Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - AMP (La Jolla)This is a benefited, full-time position located at the Anderson Medical Pavilion (AMP) in La Jolla. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no weekend or holiday shifts.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 AMP Gastroenterology? Leadership team fosters career growth Team supports each other and works well covering each other in time of needWhat you'll do:Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with proceduresClinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocolsMaintains a clean, organized, and safe environmentOrganizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practiceRelaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized personCollecting patient data in person and by phoneDocumenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's reviewAdministering medications specifically directed by the physicianScheduling of appointments and proceduresComplete and accurate message takingRouting messages to the appropriate area for directionOrder and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certificationsSetting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographicsQualificationsRequired Qualifications:Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant CertificationBLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred Qualifications:One year of previous MA clinic experienceJob: Clinical SupportPrimary Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCF-ANDERSON MEDICAL PAVILIONWork Locations: SCF-ANDERSON MEDICAL PAVILION 9898 GENESEE AVE LA JOLLA 92037 Organization: Scripps ClinicBenefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITSMinimum Rate (USD): 25.95 - Maximum Rate (USD): 32.56Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.