Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Hillcrest

This is a benefited, full time position. The occasional Saturday shift (about every couple months) from 8am-2pm is required. Located at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Hillcrest.Why join Scripps Health?

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Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024

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#5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023

#78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023

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Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 yearsWhy Hillcrest Primary Care? We are a very close group who enjoy taking care of patients while also having fun. Most of the team members have been here for years, and we are always helping each other out. Our motto is /It is not your patient or my patient, it is OUR patient/. 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

Detail oriented

Experience administering vaccines

Required Certification/Registration:

BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

MA in an outpatient setting, preferably Internal Medicine

Job: Clinical Support Organization: Scripps Coastal Medical Center Title: Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Hillcrest Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - HILLCREST Requisition ID: 242005881