*This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed. No weekends or holidays. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed.* *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 2024 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 Gastroenterology? * * We are a hard-working department who also know how to have fun. * Join a great team of employees who are energetic, team oriented, and communicate effectively. *What you'll do:* * 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 provider's practice * Relaying instructions from the provider 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 provider * 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 * Other duties assigned as needed #LI-EE1 *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 of experience working as Medical Assistant * 1 year of experience in specific specialty **Job:** **Clinical Support* **Organization:** **Scripps Clinic* **Title:** *Medical Assistant - Gastroenterology - Torrey Pines* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES* **Requisition ID:** *252004503*