Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Torrey Pines

This is a full-time, benefitted position at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, working Monday through Friday. Schedule:

• Monday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday (1st, 3rd, and 5th weeks): 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday (2nd and 4th weeks): 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Overtime opportunities are available and may be required as needed.
 

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 Orthopedic Surgery? 

• U.S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region! 
• Average of 40-50 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.
  
   

   

What you'll do: 

• 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
  
   

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 Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting
• Previous experience in Orthopedic Surgery