Medical Assistant – Dermatology – Carmel Valley

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 7:15am-3:45pm. No weekends or extended hours. Shift hours may vary based on need. Located at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo but may float to other sites 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 Scripps Dermatology?

• Excel in a forward-thinking environment dedicated to education and preventative care, where continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
  
• Be part of a team that values respect, empathy, and strong work ethics, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where every member’s contributions are appreciated.
  
• Take advantage of unique cross-training opportunities across multiple sites within Scripps Dermatology Division, enhancing your skills and professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

What you’ll do: 

• Front and back office duties
• Perform patient intakes
• Scribing for the dermatologist
• Assisting with diagnostic testing, phototherapy and surgical procedures
• Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
• Float to other sites within the specialty 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 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
• Administering medications specifically directed by the physician
• 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
• Setting up of cases in EPIC
• Basic registration and updating of demographics