Medical Assistant – Rheumatology – Torrey Pines

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Located in La Jolla at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. You will be required to float to other specialties at the same location as needed. 

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Scripps has been named to a number of national, regional, and global Top Employer lists for women, diversity, and overall workplace
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Torrey Pines Rheumatology? 

• Conveniently located right off the 5 freeway, approximately 13 miles from downtown San Diego.
• From our vantage point, we overlook the beautiful Torrey Pines golf course, with stunning views of the ocean.

Your job duties:

• Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures, specifically injections
• 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
• Float to other specialties as needed