Job Description - Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines (262002334) Job Description Medical Assistant - General Surgery - Torrey Pines - 262002334 Description We have two job openings in General Surgery at Scripps Clinic in Torrey Pines, La Jolla. These positions offer a consistent schedule, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend or evening shifts. If you''re seeking a stable and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply! 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 Torrey Pines General Surgery? Join a department with one of the best team dynamics, where collaboration with a wide variety of surgeons fosters a supportive and inclusive environment. Be part of a close-knit team that feels like family-kind, mindful, and dedicated to creating a workplace that feels like a second home. 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 Setting up for in-office procedures Qualifications Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: 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 One year of experience as an MA in general surgery * New grads welcome to apply! Job : Clinical Support Primary Location : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES Work Locations : SCRIPPS CLINIC - TORREY PINES 10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA 92037 Organization : Scripps Clinic Job Posting : Mar 25, 2026, 4:44:12 AM Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD) : 25.95 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 32.56 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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