Family Practice Medical Assistant - Patient Care

Scripps Health; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time role at Scripps Clinic Santee, CA. The position typically runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and includes benefits.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, vitals, procedure support, documentation in the EMR, injections, scheduling, and ensuring a safe, clean clinical environment while supporting the physician and care team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification.
• BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Willing to administer shots to kids and infants.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

BLS certification

Medical Assistant programs

Cpr/First Aid ready

Education

Formal Medical Assistant program

Military Corpsman experience

Job description

Scripps Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a full-time role at Scripps Clinic Santee, CA. The position typically runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and includes benefits.

Responsibilities include patient rooming, vitals, procedure support, documentation in the EMR, injections, scheduling, and ensuring a safe, clean clinical environment while supporting the physician and care team.