Scripps Health·San Diego, California
The Medical Assistant is responsible for rooming patients, checking vitals, and assisting with clinical procedures and provider protocols. They also manage patient documentation in the electronic medical record, handle scheduling, and facilitate communication between physicians and patients.
This is a full-time benefited position working day shifts Monday through Friday.
Hours vary and are subject to change based on department needs, hours currently 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Rotating Saturday shifts are also required.
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 Hillcrest Internal Medicine?
We are a very close group who enjoy taking care of patients while also having fun.
Most of the team members have been here for years, and we are always helping each other out.
Our motto is It is not your patient or my patient, it is OUR patient.
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
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/Skills/Qualifications: MA experience in an outpatient setting, preferably Primary Care or Internal Medicine Detail oriented Experience administering vaccines New grads welcome to apply!
Market context
California internal medicine practices often seek Medical Assistants who can support high patient volume and keep clinic flow organized. This role is competitive because employers typically want formal MA training or equivalent military corpsman experience, plus current AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of rooming, vitals, and patient communication experience before applying.