Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - AMP (La Jolla) bei Scripps Health

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Shift times may vary as needed. The occasional Saturday may be required, as well as evening hours. Located at the Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla. This is a dual role working both front and back office duties (i.e. clinical and clerical tasks).  

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 AMP Medicine? 

• Our team here at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley stands out for its exceptional dedication to personalized patient care, ensuring that each individual staff member feels valued and understood. 
• Our team's commitment to innovation and evidence-based practices drives improved outcomes and sets a high standard for excellence at our location.

What you'll do: 

• This is a dual role with both clinical and administrative aspects
• 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

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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
• Primary care experience