Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Emergency Response, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Medical Assistance, Medical Office Administration, Medications, Military, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Urgent Care
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
30 days ago

Job Description - Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Torrey Pines (262003173)

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Torrey Pines - 262003173

Description

This is a full-time benefited position that includes both front office and back office Medical Assistant duties. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts, primarily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., on varying weekdays, and requires working every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

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 for 2025.
  • Scripps has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers 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 Urgent Care?

  • Make a Difference: Working at a 24-hour urgent care lets you impact lives directly, offering vital care when patients need it most.
  • Dynamic and Exciting: The fast-paced environment ensures every day is unique, keeping your work engaging and challenging.
  • Flexibility and Balance: Enjoy flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance while serving your community around the clock.

What you''ll do:

  • The ideal candidate is someone who is adaptable and works well in a team oriented environment.
  • Frequently transport a high volume of patients to ancillary testing areas using a wheelchair or gurney.
  • Someone who can take initiative and be an effective communicator is going to thrive as you continue to grow your skills and knowledge in this teaching environment.
  • Primary responsibilities will include both front and back office duties, point of care testing, EKGs, medication passes, and responding to medical emergencies.

Qualifications

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:

  • One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
  • Urgent Care experience

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

: May 15, 2026, 5:54:04 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.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers