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Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - AMP (La Jolla)

Scripps Health, La Jolla, CA, United States


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 need
What you'll do:
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 Qualifications:
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of previous MA clinic experience
Job: Clinical Support
Primary Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCF-ANDERSON MEDICAL PAVILION
Work Locations: SCF-ANDERSON MEDICAL PAVILION 9898 GENESEE AVE 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.