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Scripps Health Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Hillcrest in San Diego, California
This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm. The occasional Saturday shift (about once per quarter) from 8am-2pm is required. Located at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in Hillcrest.
Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024 * Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024 * #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023 * #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023 * #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
Why Hillcrest Primary Care?
- We are a very close group who enjoy taking care of patients while also having fun.
- Most of the team members have been here for years, and we are always helping each other out.
- Our motto is /It is not your patient or my patient, it is OUR patient/.
What you'll do:
- 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 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
- Detail oriented
- Experience administering vaccines
Required Certification/Registration:
- BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- MA in an outpatient setting, preferably Internal Medicine
Job: *Clinical Support
Organization: *Scripps Coastal Medical Center
Title: Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine - Hillcrest
Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER - HILLCREST
Requisition ID: 242007179