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Scripps Health · San Diego, CA

Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Carmel Valley

TypeFull time
Experience2+ yrs
PostedOct 14
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
✓Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
✓BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
+Benefits
Continuing education
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
✓Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
✓BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
+Benefits
Continuing education
337open roles
10medical assistant roles open in CA
Want the next medical assistant job in California by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

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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 8-hour day shifts on weekdays only, with no weekends required. Start times typically range between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

The position is based at Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley.

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 Orthopedic Surgery? U.

S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region! Average of 30 patients per day.

Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant. Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.

Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures 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 Required Education/Experience/Specialized

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman Required Certification/Registration: BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting Previous experience in Orthopedics MA new grads welcome to apply!

At 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

$25.95-$32.56/hour

About the role

This is a benefited, full-time position working 8-hour day shifts on weekdays only, with no weekends required. Start times typically range between 7:00 a.m.