
Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines
Scripps Health
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- Location
- San Diego, CA
- +1 more location
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 3
- 1 day ago
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About the company

Scripps Health
Medical Practices · 201 to 500 employees
With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant will perform back-office clinical duties such as rooming patients, checking vitals, and assisting with orthopedic procedures.
- They are also responsible for documenting patient care in the electronic medical record and managing administrative tasks like scheduling and pre-certifications.
What you need
- Candidates must have completed a formal Medical Assistant program or possess equivalent military corpsman experience.
- A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required for this position.
- Education: a professional certificate
Key skills
Patient roomingVitals monitoringProcedure assistanceElectronic medical record documentationMedication administrationAppointment schedulingPatient data collectionPre-certificationEpic softwarePatient communicationClinical environment maintenance
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Perks
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
- Career growth opportunities
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This is a full-time benefitted resource position at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, working Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts. Shift times may vary based on clinic operational needs, with start times as early as 7:00 AM and end times as late as 5:00 PM.
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 2026 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 Orthopedic Surgery?
U.S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!
Average of 40-50 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
Requirements:
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Experience/Specialized Skills:
One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting
Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery
New grads welcome to apply!