Medical Assistant - Orthopedics | Full-Time with Benefits

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Clinical Support Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic outpatient team. This full-time, benefits-eligible role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and supporting both back-office and occasional front-office duties.

Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program or MA certification, and BLS certification (AHA).

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification required.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (AHA) required.
• Preferred: outpatient MA experience and/or orthopedic surgery exposure; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients
• Checking vitals
• Assisting with procedures
• Clinic prep with Provider-specific protocols
• Predominantly back-office duties with potential front-office support
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe environment
• Documenting patient data in EMR for physician review
• Administering medications as directed by physician
• Scheduling of appointments and procedures
• Order and referral entry
• Pre-certifications acquisition
• EPIC setup for cases
• Basic registration and updating demographics

Skills

Medical Assistant Experience

Outpatient Setting

Orthopedic Surgery

New Grad Friendly

Education

Medical Assistant Program or MA Certification

BLS Certification (AHA)

2 years military corpsman experience

Job description

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Clinical Support Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic outpatient team. This full-time, benefits-eligible role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and supporting both back-office and occasional front-office duties.

Requirements include completion of a Medical Assistant program or MA certification, and BLS certification (AHA).