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Healthcare Assistant

2 months ago


La Jolla, California, United States Scripps Health Full time
Position Overview

Scripps Health Administrative Services plays a crucial role in supporting our network of hospitals and outpatient facilities, which collectively serve a significant number of patients annually through a vast network of affiliated healthcare professionals.

This full-time role typically involves working 8-hour shifts during weekdays, with flexible start times. The position is primarily based at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines.

Why Choose Scripps Health?

Award-Winning Environment:

  • Recognized as one of Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
  • Acknowledged by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
  • Ranked #5 in Fortune's Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023
  • Listed #78 in PEOPLE's Companies that Care 2023
  • Featured #95 in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
  • Many of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over a decade

Why Specialize in Orthopedic Surgery?

  • U.S. News ranks Scripps Health as the top provider for Orthopedics in the San Diego area
  • Average patient load of 30 per day.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development as a Medical Assistant.
  • Encourages collaboration, inquiry, and effective communication with a focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rooming patients and preparing them for examinations
  • Monitoring and recording vital signs
  • Assisting healthcare providers during procedures
  • Supporting clinic operations by adhering to provider-specific protocols
  • Primarily responsible for back-office tasks while also assisting with front-office duties as required
  • Ensuring a clean, organized, and safe workspace
  • Facilitating patient care services that enhance the physician's practice
  • Communicating instructions from the physician to patients or authorized individuals
  • Gathering patient information both in-person and via phone
  • Documenting patient inquiries, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review
  • Administering medications as directed by the physician
  • Coordinating appointments and procedures
  • Taking accurate messages and routing them appropriately
  • Managing order and referral entries
  • Obtaining necessary pre-certifications
  • Setting up cases in the electronic health record system
  • Performing basic registration and updating patient demographics

Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, Medical Assistance Certification, or at least two years of experience as a military corpsman

Certification Requirements:

  • BLS certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient environment
  • Prior experience in Orthopedic Surgery is advantageous

Scripps Health is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.