Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

Scripps Health San Diego, CA, US

$25.95 - $32.56 / hour

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 Mohs Surgery at the Shiley Pavilion?

Highly engaged in hands-on tasks and patient care, directly assisting the physician with surgery and various surgical procedures.
Responsible for and involved with skills such as suture removal and wound care.
Join a dynamic and talented team of top-tier professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the greater San Diego community.
Enjoy an exceptional work/life balance that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally in one of California's most beautiful regions.

Job Duties

Back office duties and front office duties as needed/assigned
Perform patient intakes
Scribing all visit notes for the dermatologist
Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
Float to other sites within the dermatology & mohs specialties depending upon department needs
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
Assisting in preparing patients for examination/procedures
Assisting physicians with procedures
Relaying instructions and testing results from the physician to the patient or authorized person
Collecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
Performing vital sign documentation
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
Basic registration and updating of demographics

Required Qualifications

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

1 year MA experience in an outpatient setting
Experience with the following: Epic experience, surgical experience, wound care and/or suture removal, outpatient clinic experience

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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