Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - San Marcos

Scripps Health; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant for their San Marcos location. This full-time role involves supporting patient care through various back-office responsibilities, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a safe clinic environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Willingness to cross train and help with coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and checking vitals.
• Assisting with procedures and clinic prep.
• Documenting patient concerns in electronic medical records.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Tools

EPIC

Job 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