Medical Assistant - Part Time Orthopedic Surgery & Pain Management - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support Orthopedic Surgery & Pain Management departments in La Jolla. This role includes assisting with patient care, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment. Join a recognized employer for exceptional workplace culture and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Transitional and professional development programs

Great workplace culture

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, spine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Orthopedic Surgery & Pain Management departments.
• Scribing/Starting notes for providers.
• Rooming patients and checking vitals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Knowledge of medical terminology

Job description

This is a benefited, part-time position (40 hours every 2 weeks) generally working 6- or 8-hour day shifts. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends, holidays, or nights. There is potential to pick up additional shifts. The position is located at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines (La Jolla), with required floating to other sites as needed.

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 ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and 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 offer transitional and professional development programs to foster a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field and overall career.
• Our specialties are nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Orthopedic Surgery?

• U.S. News ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
• Average of 30 patients per day.
• Great growth and learning opportunities as a Medical Assistant.
• Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively to provide exceptional patient care.

What you'll do:

• Assist in Orthopedic Surgery & Pain Management departments.
• Scribing/Starting notes for providers.
• Ordering and documentation of patient encounters.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, spine preferred.
• Rooming patients and checking vitals.
• Clinic preparation assisting with provider-specific protocols.
• Assisting in procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Organizing and performing patient care services.
• Relaying instructions from physicians to patients or authorized persons.
• Collecting patient data in person and by phone.
• Documenting patient concerns, messages, and care in the electronic medical record.
• Completing and accurately taking messages.
• Routing messages appropriately.
• Basic registration and updating demographics.