Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines
Scripps Health, La Jolla, CA, United States
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 familykind, 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
Qualifications:
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
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
Scripps 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.
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 familykind, 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
Qualifications:
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
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
Scripps 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.