This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends, holidays, or evenings. Located at Scripps Coastal in Encinitas. Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years Why Scripps Coastal Medical Center - Encinitas Primary Care? * Collaborate with a diverse team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, fostering strong professional relationships. * Gain valuable knowledge and experience in a supportive, team-oriented environment. * Contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a highly unified and collaborative department. What you'll do: * 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 provider's practice * Relaying instructions from the provider 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 provider * 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 * Other duties assigned as needed Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: * Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman Required Certification/Registration: * BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: * One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred. **Job:** **Clinical Support* **Organization:** **Scripps Coastal Medical Center* **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Encinitas* **Location:** *Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - ENCINITAS* **Requisition ID:** *252001341*