Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines

We have one position available in General Surgery at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines, La Jolla. This role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with no evening or weekend shifts. If you’re seeking a stable and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply! 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 General Surgery? Join a department with one of the best team dynamics, where collaboration with a wide variety of surgeons fosters a supportive and inclusive environment. Be part of a close-knit team that feels like family—kind, mindful, and dedicated to creating a workplace that feels like a second home. Your job duties: 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 Setting up for in-office procedures #J-18808-Ljbffr Scripps Health