Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Del Mar

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

Job summary

Scripps Health Del Mar is hiring a Medical Assistant for a combined front office and back office role in the Family Medicine Department. The schedule is typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekends or evenings.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting providers, and documentation in the EMR. Eligible candidates will have MA training or military medical experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or minimum two years as Military Corpsman or MA certification.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Handle front office and back office MA duties.
• Room patients, take vitals, assist with procedures.
• Clinic prep and provider-specific protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe environment.
• Schedule appointments and procedures; document in EMR.

Skills

Front office experience

Patient care

Multitasking

Education

Formal Medical Assistant program

Military Corpsman training

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.

This is a benefited, full-time position located at Scripps Clinic Del Mar in the Family Medicine Department. The schedule is generally 8-hr day shifts, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change based on business needs. No weekends or evenings are required. This role requires performing both front office and back office Medical Assistant duties.

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 2026.
• 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 2026 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 Scripps Clinic Del Mar?

• The Del Mar Family Practice team is a warm, collaborative, and highly functioning group.
• The team works closely together to provide exceptional patient care.
• Their strong sense of teamwork and commitment to one another create a positive work environment.
• Their dedication to patients helps create an environment where both staff and patients can thrive.

Your Job Duties

• This position includes both front office (Patient Service Representative) and back office MA job duties
• 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 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of previous MA experience in the given department
• Primary Care experience
• Family Practice experience
• MA front office and back office experience
• New grads welcome to apply!

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $25.95-$32.56/hour