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Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care in a clinical area, assisting physician with patient care and follow-up. Interviews patients and assist them in preparing for exam or treatment; Takes blood pressure, pulse and weighs patients; Takes other information as directed by physician; Schedules appointments, surgeries and special procedures; Sets up and assist physician with routine and special procedures and exams; Checks, restocks, orders supplies, and cleans equipment for assigned clinic areas; Charts as necessary, file reports and use of computer; Phones in prescriptions and refills to the pharmacy; Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, coworkers and physicians; Answer phones providing routine information to patients and take messages for the physicians and staff.

Minimum Requirements:
One (1) year experience in physician's office or other medical facility preferred

Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Completion of an accredited program for Medical Assistants required
Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) or Interim Certification for one year before obtaining MA-C
Exception to the above requirements made for applicants from a MultiCare sponsored/endorsed program such as the MA-Resident or MA-Apprenticeship programs.

Additional Information:
Urgent Care Clinic Locations: Federal Way, Orting, Covington, Lakeland Commons, Bonney Lake, Maple Valley, Rainier, Tukwila, Burien, Kent Station, Wallingford

Since Scripps Clinic began caring for San Diegans in 1924, it has become San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. Our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes. More than 850 providers and physicians provide 1 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.

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Employee Type:Casual

Location:10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD, La Jolla, CA

Job Type:Clinical Support

Job ID:1063395

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Job Description

Job Description

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

The ideal candidate for our Urgent Care department at the Torrey Pines Clinic, will be someone who is adaptable and works well in a team oriented environment. Someone who can take initiative and be an effective communicator is going to thrive as you continue to grow your skills and knowledge in this teaching environment. Primary responsibilities will include both front and back office duties, point of care testing, EKGs, medication passes, and responding to medical emergencies.

This position is Casual/Per Diem, working 12 hour Day shifts at Scripps Clinic – Torrey Pines and occasionally a night shift, working variable days of the week.

All healthcare personnel are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated (and boosted once eligible) against COVID-19 or agree to receive the vaccination at the point of hire or submit a written request for an exception based on a medical reason, disability or sincerely-held religious belief, practice or observance with supporting documentation. Proof of vaccination and booster (if eligible) must be submitted at the pre-employment physical. All employees are required to be up-to-date with their scheduled COVID-19 vaccine dose (2nd dose or booster) within 2 weeks of becoming eligible for such dose to be considered compliant. Failure to submit proof of vaccine or booster dose or an approved exemption within that two week window will result in suspension without pay and/or termination for non-compliance.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Requirements

Requirements

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:

  • 1 years of experience working as Medical Assistant preferred
  • Urgent Care or ED experience preferred
  • EKG experience

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