Description
This is a per diem / casual position generally working 8-hr day shifts on weekdays with possible overtime. Shift start times vary between 7am-8 : 30am. Training will ideally be full time for ~4 weeks. Located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla but may travel to other sites as needed.
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 2024 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 Orthopedic Surgery?
U.S. News just ranked Scripps Health #1 for Orthopedics in the San Diego region!Average of 30 patients per day.Great growth and learning opportunities in your career as a Medical Assistant.Be collaborative, ask questions, and communicate effectively and efficiently with the primary focus of providing exceptional patient care.What you'll do :
Performs and assists with patient assessments and technical skills to accurately assess the status of each patient, including procedures as appropriate.Evaluates patients and documents patient interaction.Practices infection control. Contributes to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.#LI-EE1
Qualifications
Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills :
General working knowledge of casting and splint application and removal.Knowledge of universal precautions.Knowledge of sterile field maintenance and instrucment sterility.Technical competency in casting skills, suture removal as measured by OTC; basic wound dressing application.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good English language skills.Ability to speak in person and on the telephone; read and follow instructions in English.Patient concern and sensitivity.High school diploma or equivalent.Required Certification / Registration :
Current OTC certification required.Current BLS required through the American Heart Association.Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification :
Prefer one or more years of experience in an orthopedic office or related ortho field.Ortho tech experience.Assisting in procedures.Stile procedures.Job : Pt Care Technical 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 : Sep 12, 2025, 4 : 12 : 09 PM Benefit Status : CA - CASUAL Minimum Rate (USD) : 30.58 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 44.41 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.