*This is a benefited, part time (40 hours every 2 weeks) position generally working varied weekdays from 8am-5pm. No weekends or holidays. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. *

Why Scripps?

• Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been employed by Scripps for over 10 years.
• Experience the pride, support, respect that comes with working for one of San Diego's top healthcare providers.
• Be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.

Why Torrey Pines General Surgery?

Scripps Torrey Pines clinic is a great place to work. The clinic overlooks the ocean making it a beautiful place to work. General Surgery will be dealing with primarily colorectal surgeons. This role will be assisting with proctoscopies (anal exams).

Your job duties: * Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis * Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures * Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols * Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment * Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice * Relaying instructions from the physician 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 physician * 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 plus basic registration and updating of demographics

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman

Required Certification/Registration:

• BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred
• General Surgery experience

Job: *Clinical Support

Organization: *Scripps Clinic

Title: Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Part Time - Torrey Pines

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

Requisition ID: 242003364