Medical Assistant - La Mesa, United States - Scripps Health

Scripps Health

Verified Company

La Mesa, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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. Located in Rancho San Diego/La Mesa. May require travel to other sites as needed.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 202
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 202

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Rancho San Diego Clinic?

We are a smaller site with a familytype atmosphere.
Located east of San Diego in a rural, residential area.
Includes the following specialties: Dermatology, Cardiology & Ophthalmology/Optometry.
Serves as a visiting site for Specialty Providers throughout Scripps
Allergy, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Rheumatology, Nephrology and Urology.

Your job duties:

Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures & scribing
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 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: