Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

Job Description - Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla) (262003576)

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla) - 262003576

Description

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefited position located at Shiley Pavilion in the Torrey Pines area of La Jolla. The typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., usually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional shifts as needed based on clinic needs. Candidates must be available for a minimum of 2 shifts per week. No weekends or evenings are required. Full-time availability is required for 4 to 5 weeks during initial training and onboarding.

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 Mohs Surgery at the Shiley Pavilion?

• Highly engaged in hands-on tasks and patient care, directly assisting the physician with surgery and various surgical procedures.
• Responsible for and involved with skills such as suture removal and wound care.
• Join a dynamic and talented team of top-tier professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the greater San Diego community.
• Enjoy an exceptional work/life balance that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally in one of California''s most beautiful regions.

Job Duties:

• Back office duties and front office duties as needed/assigned
• Perform patient intakes
• Scribing all visit notes for the dermatologist
• Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
• Float to other sites within the dermatology & mohs specialties 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 and testing results 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
• 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
• Basic registration and updating of demographics

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
• BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year MA experience in an outpatient setting
• Experience with the following: Epic experience, surgical experience, wound care and/or suture removal, outpatient clinic experience

Job

: Clinical Support

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS CLINIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps Clinic

Job Posting

: Jun 10, 2026, 4:37:58 AM

Benefit Status: CA - CASUAL

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.