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Scripps Health Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, California
This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm. No weekends or extended hours. Shift hours may vary based on need. Located at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo but may float to other sites as needed. **
Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
- #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023
- #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
- #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
- Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
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Why Scripps Dermatology?
- Excel in a forward-thinking environment dedicated to education and preventative care, where continuous learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
- Be part of a team that values respect, empathy, and strong work ethics, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where every member's contributions are appreciated.
- Take advantage of unique cross-training opportunities across multiple sites within Scripps Dermatology Division, enhancing your skills and professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
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*What you'll do: *
- Front and back office duties
- Perform patient intakes
- Scribing for the dermatologist
- Assisting with diagnostic testing, phototherapy and surgical procedures
- Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
- Float to other sites within the specialty depending upon department needs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice.
- Assisting in preparing patients for examination/procedures
- Assisting physicians with procedures
- Relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person
- Collecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
- Administering medications specifically directed by the physician
- Performing vital sign documentation
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program or a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification
- BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of previous MA experience in the given department
- Experience assisting with procedures
- Scribing experience
Job: *Clinical Support
Organization: *Scripps Clinic
Title: Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Rancho Bernardo
Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS CLINIC - RANCHO BERNARDO
Requisition ID: 242007644