*This is a benefited, full time position working 8-hr shifts Monday-Friday with start times between 7-8am. No nights or weekends. Located at Scripps Clinic in Carmel Valley but may be required to float to other sites as needed. * ** 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 Orthopedic Surgery? * *U.S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region! * * Average of 30 patients per day. * Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant. * Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care. What you'll do: * Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures * 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 * Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction * Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications * Setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics *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 certification 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 * Previous experience in Podiatry **Job:** **Clinical Support* **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic* **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Carmel Valley* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CLINIC - CARMEL VALLEY* **Requisition ID:** *252001861*