Medical Assistant - Weight Management - Hillcrest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Scripps Clinic Hillcrest is seeking a Medical Assistant to support both front office and back office duties. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evenings or weekends, and may require floating to other sites for coverage.

It combines administrative coordination with clinical support to assist physicians across the practice. Primary site is Hillcrest Surgery, offering a benefited, full-time position under Scripps Clinic with a strong emphasis on patient service and

Qualifications

• Formal Medical Assistant program completion or MA certification.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a military corpsman.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant duties.
• Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures and telehealth rooming/prep.
• Clinic prep assisting with Provider-specific protocols.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Scheduling of appointments and procedures.
• Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications.
• Coordinates communication between patients, providers, pharmacies, specialists, and ancillary departments.
• Primarily administrative in nature with emphasis on managing high-volume communications, documentation, scheduling and coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

BLS Certification

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

This is a benefited, full-time position based at Scripps Clinic Hillcrest, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No evenings or weekends are required. The selected candidate may be required to float to other sites as needed to provide coverage. This position requires both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job 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 Hillcrest Weight Management?

• Join a close-knit, supportive team deeply dedicated to transforming patients' lives through both surgical and non-surgical weight management.

• Be part of one of only two specialized Weight Management departments within the prestigious Scripps network, offering a unique and impactful career opportunity.

Your Job Duties:

• Both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job duties
• Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures & telehealth rooming/prep
• 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
• Prioritizes, escalates, and routes messages according to clinical urgency and established workflows
• Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
• Supports clinic operations through administrative coordination, workflow management, and patient service activities
• Coordinates communication between patients, providers, pharmacies, specialists, and ancillary departments
• This role is primarily administrative in nature, with a strong emphasis on managing high-volume communications, documentation, scheduling, and coordination activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
• BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Weight Management clinic
• Insurance authorization with prior authorization experience
• Medication prior authorization
• Bilingual

Job: Clinical Support

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCF-HILLCREST SURGERY

Work Locations: SCF-HILLCREST SURGERY

4060 FOURTH AVENUE SUITE 330

SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization: Scripps Clinic

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 25.95 - Maximum Rate (USD): 32.56

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.