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Scripps Coastal Medical Center makes it easy and convenient for our community to receive exceptional health care in San Diego. Our primary care physicians and their teams provide annual exams, preventive health screenings, wellness information and diagnostic services for you and your family. With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Some locations also provide rheumatology and orthopedics care. When further specialty care is needed, you have access to an extensive network of medical experts throughout the region. Scripps also provides health education resources, including weight management programs, nutrition and fitness classes, and programs for chronic conditions, such as diabetes.
This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday rotations from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Work hours may vary based on clinic needs. The position is located at Scripps Coastal Encinitas on El Camino Real.
This role requires the Medical Assistant to perform both front-office clerical responsibilities and back-office clinical duties.
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 Coastal Encinitas Pediatrics? Become part of a cohesive team that works seamlessly together, fostering collaboration and mutual support in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Work alongside providers who are eager to teach and share their knowledge, helping you grow and develop your skills. Join a clinic with deep, long-standing roots in the community, known for its trusted relationships even before becoming part of Scripps. Your job duties: Rooming patients Checking vitals Assisting with procedures Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis 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 Basic registration and updating of demographics
Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman BLS required in clinical setting 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 Pediatrics experience 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
With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. Scripps also provides health education resources, including weight management programs, nutrition and fitness classes, and programs for chronic conditions, such as diabetes.