Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health’s Torrey Pines Rheumatology clinic in La Jolla seeks a full-time Medical Assistant to support both front-office and back-office tasks. The role operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may float to other specialties as needed at the Torrey Pines location.

You will assist clinicians with patient intake, vital signs, injections, EKGs, medications, and clinic prep while ensuring a clean, patient-ready environment and smooth EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform front-office (clerical) duties and back-office (clinical) duties as a Medical Assistant.
• Clinically room patients, obtain and document vital signs, and assist with procedures.
• Administer injections, perform EKGs, and administer medications as directed by the physician.
• Prepare for clinic sessions and support provider-specific protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and patient-ready clinical environment.
• Organize and perform patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
• Relay physician instructions to patients or authorized representatives.
• Collect patient information and concerns in person and by telephone.
• Document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review.
• Answer incoming calls, take messages, and route to the appropriate team for follow-up.
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures.
• Enter orders and referrals, assist with prior authorizations and pre-certifications, and follow up as needed.
• Set up cases in Epic, complete basic patient registration, and update demographic information as needed.
• Float to other specialties at the Torrey Pines location based on operational needs.

Job description

This is a benefited, full-time Medical Assistant position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. The Medical Assistant will support both front-office (clerical) and back-office (clinical) responsibilities. While the home department will be Rheumatology, this role will function as a float position and may be assigned to support other specialties at the Torrey Pines location based on operational needs.

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 Torrey Pines Rheumatology?

• Conveniently located right off the 5 freeway, approximately 13 miles from downtown San Diego.
• From our vista point, we overlook the beautiful Torrey Pines golf course, with stunning views of the ocean.

What you'll do:

• Perform both front-office and back-office Medical Assistant duties
• Clinically room patients for providers, obtain and document vital signs, and assist with procedures
• Administer injections, perform EKGs, and administer medications as specifically directed by the physician
• Prepare for clinic sessions and support provider-specific protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and patient-ready clinical environment
• Organize and perform patient care services that support the physician’s practice
• Relay physician instructions to patients or authorized representatives
• Collect patient information and concerns in person and by telephone
• Document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take complete and accurate messages, and route messages to the appropriate team or department for follow-up
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures
• Enter orders and referrals, assist with prior authorizations and pre-certifications, and follow up as needed
• Set up cases in Epic, complete basic patient registration, and update demographic information as needed
• Float to other specialties at the Torrey Pines location based on operational needs