Medical Assistant - La Jolla, United States - Scripps Health
Description
Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Shift times may vary as needed. Located at Scripps Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla.
Why Scripps?
- Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and midsize companies in 202
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been employed by Scripps for over 10 years.
- Experience the pride, support, respect that comes with working for one of San Diego's top healthcare providers.
- Be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
Why AMP Diabetes & Endocrinology?
- Working in this department offers the opportunity to gain specialized experience in Diabetes and Endocrine disorders, which can be valuable for career advancement and personal growth.
- Develop meaningful connections with patients and make a positive impact on their lives by providing support and assistance managing their conditions.
Your job duties:
- Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with telemedicine visits
- Supporting minor office procedures such as thyroid biopsies
- 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 precertifications
- Setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification
- BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of previous MA experience in the given department
Position Pay Range:
$22.29-$30.58/hour
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