Cardiology Medical Assistant / Scribe
San Diego Cardiovascular Associates — Encinitas, CA Full-Time · 40 hrs/week · On-siteLaunch your medical career in a busy cardiology practiceSan Diego Cardiovascular Associates is hiring a Medical Assistant / Scribe — a dual-role position designed for recent college graduates who are serious about medical school or PA school. Our MA/Scribe alumni have an outstanding track record of acceptance into top medical and PA programs, and this role is built to make you a competitive applicant.You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with our cardiologists, gaining hands-on patient care experience and real expertise in cardiovascular medicine — the kind of clinical exposure that's nearly impossible to get as a college graduate anywhere else.What you'll doAs a Medical Assistant, you'll room patients and take vitals, document medical history, assist with cardiovascular exams and procedures, perform and assist with EKGs and other cardiac diagnostics, manage patient flow, and provide patient education.As a Scribe, you'll document patient encounters in real time alongside the physician — capturing history of present illness, exam findings, assessment, treatment plans, and orders directly in the EHR. You'll learn to think like a clinician by watching one work, every day.What you'll getMentorship from experienced cardiologists invested in your career trajectoryStrong letters of recommendation for med school and PA school applicationsA proven alumni pipeline — our former MA/Scribes have an exceptional track record of acceptance into medical school and PA programsBroad clinical exposure across outpatient and procedural cardiologyCompetitive compensation and full benefits including health insuranceProfessional development supportWho we're looking forBachelor's degree (recent graduates encouraged), with a pre-health academic focus (pre-med, biology, health sciences, or similar)Serious intent to apply to medical school or PA schoolExcellent written and verbal communicationExceptional attention to detail and organizationCalm under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environmentCompassionate, professional, and easy to work withComfortable with computers and able to learn EHR systems quicklyCommitted to HIPAA compliance and patient confidentialityPreferred: previous clinical or healthcare volunteer experience, prior scribe training, knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.How to applyPlease submit:Current resumeCover letter describing your career goals and why this role2–3 professional or academic referencesSan Diego Cardiovascular Associates is an equal opportunity employer.If you're planning to apply to medical school or PA school in the next 1–3 years, this is the kind of clinical experience that sets applications apart.