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*This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends or holidays. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed.*

*Why join Scripps Health?*

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

* Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

* Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

* We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

* Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

*Why Torrey Pines Gastroenterology? *

* We are a hard-working department who also know how to have fun.

* Join a great team of employees who are energetic, team oriented, and communicate effectively.

*What you'll do:*

* Rooming patients

* Checking vitals

* Assisting with procedures

* Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols

* Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis

* Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment

* Organizes and performs patient care services that support the provider's practice

* Relaying instructions from the provider to the patient or authorized person

* Collecting patient data in person and by phone

* Documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review

* Administering medications specifically directed by the provider

* Scheduling of appointments and procedures

* Complete and accurate message taking

* Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction

* Order and referral entry

* Acquisition of pre-certifications

* Setting up of cases in EPIC

* Basic registration and updating of demographics

* Other duties assigned as needed

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*Required Qualifications:*

* Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman

* BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

*Preferred Qualifications:*

* 1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant

* 1 year of experience in specific specialty

**Job:** **Clinical Support*

**Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

**Title:** *Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Torrey Pines*

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES*

**Requisition ID:** *252004503*