Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Encinitas

Medical Assistant - OBGYN - Encinitas

This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours every 2 weeks) working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. No weekends or evenings. Shift times may vary based on department needs. Located in Encinitas off Santa Fe Drive but you may be floated to other Scripps Clinics on an as needed basis.

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 Scripps Clinic OBGYN? Join a tight-knit, cohesive team that values collaboration and understands the importance of working together to achieve success. Be part of a friendly and supportive work environment where you'll build meaningful connections with patients, providers, and teammates. Excel under encouraging leadership dedicated to helping you grow and excel in your role.

What you'll do:

• Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis
• 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

Qualifications:

• 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 an MA in an outpatient setting OBGYN clinic experience
• Independent and self-motivated
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Strong team player and collaborative
• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent time management skills