Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - Torrey Pines

Medical Assistant - Rheumatology - Torrey Pines

This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Located in La Jolla at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. This position requires both front-office and back-office Medical Assistant responsibilities. You will be required to float to other specialties at the same location as needed.

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 Torrey Pines Rheumatology? Conveniently located right off the 5 freeway, approximately 13 miles from downtown San Diego. From our vantage point, we overlook the beautiful Torrey Pines golf course, with stunning views of the ocean.

What you'll do:

• Both front office and back office duties
• Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures, specifically injections
• 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
• Float to other specialties as needed

Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
• BLS required in clinical setting 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 preferred Experience with injections & EKGs Rheumatology experience

Job: Clinical Support

Primary Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES

Work Locations: SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES 10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA 92037 Organization: Scripps Clinic

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD): 25.95-Maximum Rate (USD): 32.56