What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines position at Scripps Health?
This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday either from 7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm. No weekends or holidays. Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may be required to float to other sites as needed. Two available positions:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Specialties Float (you will work in different specialties on the Torrey Pines campus, including Orthopedics)
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Scripps has been named to a number of national, regional, and global Top Employer lists for women, diversity, and overall workplace
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
Why Orthopedic Surgery?
- U.S. News ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
- Average of 30 patients per day.
- Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant.
- Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.
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 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
- 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 a MA in an outpatient setting
- Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 24.91 - Maximum Rate (USD): 31.45
