Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - San Marcos

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Diego is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team. The role involves patient care, assisting with procedures, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a formal Medical Assistant education or equivalent experience and BLS certification. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or equivalent experience required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and checking vitals.
• Assisting with procedures and clinic prep.
• Maintaining a clean and organized environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program

BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider

Job description

Description

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday either from 7:15am-4:15pm or 8:15am-5:15pm. Hours may vary as needed. Located at Scripps Coastal Medical Center San Marcos.

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 SCMC San Marcos Primary Care?

• We are a small, cohesive team located in a convenient area of San Marcos.


• We support one another through cross coverage and have some amazing providers who appreciate and support the staff.


• Seeking motivated MAs willing to cross train and help with coverage as needed within the site.

Your job duties:

• 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

Qualifications

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 certification 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.

Job:Clinical Support

Primary Location:Northern San Diego County-SAN MARCOS-SCMC San Marcos

Work Locations:

SCMC San Marcos

111 Campus Way, Suite 301

San Marcos92078

Organization:Scripps Coastal Medical Center

Job Posting:May 12, 2025, 9:18:26 PM

Benefit Status:FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD):24.91-Maximum Rate (USD):31.45

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.