Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - Encinitas

Scripps Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Encinitas, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, checking vitals, and assisting providers with clinical procedures and protocols. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, documenting patient care in EPIC, and managing referrals.

Qualifications

You have completed a formal Medical Assistant Program or have equivalent experience and possess BLS certification. You are adept at patient care, including taking vitals, assisting with procedures, and documenting in electronic medical records.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

Medical Assistant Program

electronic medical record

EPIC

Job Description

We are currently hiring for a full-time benefitted Medical Assistant. This position would be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no evening or weekend shifts required.  The primary work location will be Scripps Encinitas on Santa Fe Drive. TIt is required to also be available to float, as needed, to other Scripps Coastal OBGYN clinics, including Oceanside and the Jefferson and Mission Valley locations.

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 Coastal OBGYN? 

  • Award-Winning Excellence: Be part of an OBGYN clinic that has been recognized for its outstanding performance, being named Clinic of the Month three times in the last fiscal year. Join a team that is celebrated for its dedication to exceptional patient care.
  • Supportive Leadership: Excel in an environment where leadership is committed to supporting staff at every site. Benefit from a culture that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and a collaborative approach to healthcare
  • Growth Opportunities: Join a large and dynamic group that offers ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our clinic provides a pathway to achieve your professional goals.

Your job duties:

  • 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


Requirements:

  • 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)

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
  • OBGYN clinic experience
  • New grads welcome to apply!

Scripps Health

With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
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