Scripps Health·Oceanside, California
The Medical Assistant will support the physician's practice by rooming patients, collecting vitals, and assisting with clinical procedures. They are also responsible for documenting patient care in the electronic medical record and managing administrative tasks like scheduling and order entry.
This is a benefited, full-time position located at Scripps Coastal Oceanside on Mission Ave.
The schedule is generally Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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 2026 Scripps Health 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 Scripps Coastal Oceanside Primary Care?
We have a big team culture here at Oceanside with a big emphasis on model practice and excellent patient care experience.
Looking for someone ready to collaborate and add to continuous growth, willing to cross train to all departments and roles in primary care.
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 a minimum of two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant Certification BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)
One year of previous MA experience in the given department Pediatrics experience Family Practice and/or Primary Care experience New grads welcome to apply!
Candidates must have completed a formal Medical Assistant program or possess at least two years of experience as a Military Corpsman or Medical Assistant. A BLS certification for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association is also required.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.