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, part time position (40 hours every 2 weeks) generally working Wednesday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Saturday coverage required on a rotating basis. Located in Hillcrest. 

Why Scripps? 

• Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been employed by Scripps for over 10 years.
• Experience the pride, support, respect that comes with working for one of San Diego's top healthcare providers.
• Be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. 

Why the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Center?

• Join a true team environment where the Medical Assistant staff work so well together, covering each other with no hesitation.

• Join a family atmosphere where colleagues not only work together, but also eat lunch together to bond and get to know each other. 

Your job duties:

• Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis
• 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 Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification 
• BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of previous MA experience in the given department

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.