Medical Assistant - Head & Neck Surgery - Encinitas

This is a benefited, full time position (64 hours every 2 weeks) generally working weekdays from 8am-5pm. The specific day off will vary week to week, but likely alternate Mondays and Wednesdays. No weekends or extended hours, but occasional, optional Saturday clinics. Shift hours may vary based on need. Located at Scripps Clinic Encinitas but may float 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 Encinitas Head & Neck Surgery?

• Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that values professional growth and teamwork in a highly specialized Head and Neck practice.
• Develop your skills while contributing to a community-focused practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
• Join a supportive environment in beautiful Encinitas, where your expertise makes a meaningful impact.

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

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 required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)