Medical Assistant - Dermatology

Company: Scripps Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect 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 unlock your potential. -- The ideal candidate will have Dermatology experience and have the ability to float to other clinics as needed. Join us and become a member of an outstanding team at our new outpatient clinic in Liberty Station which is--close to restaurants and minutes from our beautiful beaches. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for knowing her/his professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for successfully completing the Scripps Clinical Core competency program. The MA maintains a clean, organized and safe environment. The MA organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practice. This includes 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 and 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 and setting up of cases in PMA, and basic registration and updating of demographics. -- This is a--Full-Time position (80 hours per pay period),--8 hour shifts, start times will vary between 7am --- 9am, Monday --- Friday, and Saturday rotation as needed. This is a float position based out of Liberty Station and requires you to work at other clinics if necessary. Required Qualifications: Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, OR hold a Medical Assistant Certificate, 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: Dermatology and/or Surgical experience preferred Scribing experience preferred Scripps Health is repeatedly named on the Fortune Magazine---s 100 Best Companies to work for, only San Diego-based company and Becker---s Healthcare Top Hospitals. Scripps Health offers a robust Total Rewards Program designed to compensate and motivate you throughout your career. Scripps Health Total Rewards Program includes a broad range of plans and programs including market competitive pay and performance incentives, health and wellness benefits, financial wellness benefits, work-life resources, learning and development opportunities, and rewards and recognition. Unlock your potential with Scripps Health today. -- 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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