This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday either from 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm. No weekends or holidays. Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. Will primarily work in Orthopedic Surgery and will be required to float to other surgical specialties and 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. ** *Your job duties:* * 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 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 * 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 Orthopedic Surgery **Job:** **Clinical Support* **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic* **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Torrey Pines Surgical Specialties Float Pool* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES* **Requisition ID:** *252001777*