Medical Assistant - Head & Neck Surgery - Torrey Pines

Medical Assistant - Head & Neck Surgery - Torrey Pines

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla. 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. The Torrey Pines ENT team is a wonderful group of MAs, LVNs, and RNs. They all work closely together to support the clinic. The team of nursing staff enjoy teaching and providing excellent care to their patients. If you are looking for a fun position with the best group of supportive team players, please apply!

Your job duties include : 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 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 an MA in an outpatient setting One year of experience as an MA in specific specialty