Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

Caring for San Diegans since 1924, Scripps Clinic is San Diego’s first choice for exceptional primary care and highly specialized and coordinated specialty care. Scripps Clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services that are nationally recognized for quality, excellence and innovation. From primary to specialty care, our team-based model is designed to provide the best possible care and outcomes for you and your family. More than 900 providers and physicians provide 1.5 million patient visits a year coordinated through an integrated electronic health record.This is a benefited, full-time position working Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is located at the Shiley Pavilion at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, but may require floating to other sites as needed. There are no weekends or evening shifts, and the work schedule consists of 8-hour shifts.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 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 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 DoAssisting with inpatient dermatology visitsFront and back office dutiesPerform patient intakesScribing for the dermatologistAssisting with diagnostic testing, phototherapy and surgical proceduresCompleting clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvalsFloat to other sites within the specialty depending upon department needsMaintain 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/proceduresAssisting physicians with proceduresRelaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized personCollecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's reviewAdministering medications specifically directed by the physicianPerforming vital sign documentationScheduling of appointments and proceduresComplete and accurate message takingRouting messages to the appropriate area for directionOrder and referral entryAcquisition of pre-certificationsSetting up of cases in EPICBasic registration and updating of demographicsRequired QualificationsCompletion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred QualificationsOne year of previous MA experience in the given departmentExperience assisting with proceduresDermatology & scribing experience Epic experienceAt 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