Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Encinitas

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Coastal Encinitas Pediatrics in Encinitas, CA is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support both front-office and back-office duties in a busy clinic. Typical hours are 8:30 a.m.

to 5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday rotations, working Monday through Friday as a core schedule. You will room patients, check vitals, assist with procedures, document in EPIC, schedule appointments, and coordinate referrals and pre-certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Basic registration and updating of demographics

Job description

This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday rotations from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Work hours may vary based on clinic needs. The position is located at Scripps Coastal Encinitas on El Camino Real. This role requires the Medical Assistant to perform both front-office clerical responsibilities and back-office clinical 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 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 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 Coastal Encinitas Pediatrics?

• Become part of a cohesive team that works seamlessly together, fostering collaboration and mutual support in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Work alongside providers who are eager to teach and share their knowledge, helping you grow and develop your skills.
• Join a clinic with deep, long-standing roots in the community, known for its trusted relationships even before becoming part of Scripps.

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 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
• Basic registration and updating of demographics