This is a benefited, full time position working 8-hr shifts Monday-Friday with start times ranging between 7:30-8:30am. Located at the Scripps Cancer Center in La Jolla with travel one half day/month to Encinitas. Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 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 Cancer Center? * As a Medical Assistant, you will have substantial autonomy, serving as a critical asset to the Scripps Cancer Center. * You will act as the primary point of contact, providing essential support and continuity as new nurses and doctors arrive daily to address various types of cancer. * Your role is pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation of the center and ensuring a consistent and effective patient care experience. Your job duties: * 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 * Perform blood draws * 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/Certification:* * Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman * 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 preferred. **Job:** **Clinical Support* **Organization:** **Scripps Health Corp* **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Scripps Cancer Center - La Jolla* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-HOSPITAL %26 CLINIC CENTRALIZED* **Requisition ID:** *242007325*