Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines

We have two job openings in General Surgery at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines, La Jolla. These positions offer a consistent schedule, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend or evening shifts. If you're seeking a stable and rewarding role, 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

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• 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 Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
• One year of experience as an MA in general surgery
• New grads welcome to apply!

Job: * Clinical Support

Organization: * Scripps Clinic

Title: Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines

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

Requisition ID: 262002334