Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Encinitas

$25.95 - $32.56 / hour

Scripps Coastal Medical Center makes it easy and convenient for our community to receive exceptional health care in San Diego. Our primary care physicians and their teams provide annual exams, preventive health screenings, wellness information and diagnostic services for you and your family.

With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. Some locations also provide rheumatology and orthopedics care. When further specialty care is needed, you have access to an extensive network of medical experts throughout the region. Scripps also provides health education resources, including weight management programs, nutrition and fitness classes, and programs for chronic conditions, such as diabetes.

This is a full-time, benefited position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evenings or weekends required, although shift start times may vary depending on department needs.

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 Coastal Encinitas Primary Care?

Encinitas is one of the top three coastal sites to work at, with a strong team and a diverse, family-oriented, and team-centered culture.
People get along well, like to have fun, and take pride in being highly patient-centered.
Those who care deeply about patient care can thrive here.
We have a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds and years of service, creating opportunities to learn in the role and grow within the organization.

Your Job Duties

Rooming patients
Checking vitals
Assisting with procedures
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis
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
Basic registration and updating of demographics

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Experience

Patient-centered, team-oriented, collaborative, proactive individuals
One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred
Experience working in a Family Practice environment, Internal Medicine or Geriatric Medicine
New grads welcome to apply!

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $25.95-$32.56/hour

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