Medical Assistant - Perinatology - La Jolla

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 La Jolla Perinatology?

• Work alongside leading perinatologists and specialists in maternal-fetal medicine
• Contribute to advancing prenatal care and improving outcomes for mothers and babies
• Foster long term connections with patients, providing ongoing care that is fulfilling and impactful

Your job duties :

• Assist perinatologists and other healthcare staff in the assessment, treatment, and management of high-risk pregnancy cases.
• Prepare patients and assist perinatologists with examinations, procedures, and ultrasound appointments with thorough attention to patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Obtain and record accurate patient medical histories, vital signs, and other pertinent information necessary for patient evaluation and treatment.
• Ensure timely and efficient patient flow by coordinating appointments, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Maintain and update electronic medical records (EMR) with detailed and accurate documentation.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and stocking of medical supplies and equipment necessary for clinic operations.
• Adhere to clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and clinic operations.
• Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
• Document patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review.
• Route messages to the appropriate area for direction.
• Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications.
• Setup of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics.

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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 :

• 3 years of OBGYN experience
• Perinatology experience
• Billingual - Spanish

Job :

• Clinical Support

Organization :

• Scripps Clinic

Title : Medical Assistant - Perinatology - La Jolla

Location : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - LA JOLLA

Requisition ID : 252005628