Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Torrey Pines at Scripps Health

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Procedure Assistance, Clinic Preparation, Back-office Responsibilities, Front-office Duties, Cleanliness, Patient Data Collection, Electronic Medical Record Documentation, Medication Administration, Appointment Scheduling, Message Taking, Referral Entry, Pre-certification Acquisition, EPIC Setup, Demographic Updates

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends or holidays. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed. Why join Scripps Health? At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care. We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career. Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology. Why Torrey Pines Gastroenterology? We are a hard-working department who also know how to have fun. Join a great team of employees who are energetic, team oriented, and communicate effectively. 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 #LI-EE1 Required Qualifications: Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Qualifications: 1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant 1 year of experience in specific specialty

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. They will also document patient concerns and care provided in the electronic medical record and assist with scheduling appointments.