Medical Assistant - Neurology - Anderson Medical Pavilion

This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. No weekends or holidays. Shift times may vary as needed. Located at Scripps Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
• #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023
• #78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023
• #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why AMP Neurology?

• Our Neurology team is known for its collaborative and supportive atmosphere, where every member is valued and empowered to contribute to patient care.
• Our commitment to compassionate care ensures that you'll be part of a team dedicated not only to treating conditions but also to improving the quality of life for our patients.

Who you are:

• Compassionate and motivated
• You thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.

What you'll do:

• Assist in preparing for in-office procedures by setting up necessary equipment.
• Manage the scheduling of patient appointments, coordinating with both patients and providers to optimize clinic flow.
• Assist with managing clinic flow, scheduling patient follow-up appointments, communicating referral information, and discharge instructions.
• May be responsible for administering medications, including injections.
• You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients, working closely with experienced professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practice including:
  
  
  
  • 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
  • Documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
  • Administering medications specifically directed by the physician
  • 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
  • Setting up of cases in EPIC plus basic registration and updating of demographics.
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of previous MA experience