Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Jefferson (Oceanside)

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.
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• 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 Medical Center Jefferson Family Medicine?
• Be part of a team with a strong, supportive culture where collaboration ensures the best care for patients.
• Gain unique cross-training in both pediatrics and family medicine, preparing you for success in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• What you'll do :

This a dual role position covering both Medical Assistant duties as well as Patient Service Representative duties

Greeting and checking out patients at the back office

Registering patients and verifying insurance / demographic information

Scheduling appointments

Answering messages(high volume in electronic medical records as well as faxing)

Processing referrals and authorizations

Collecting copays and handling billing questions

Coordinating communication between patients, providers, and staff

Responsible for knowing professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for successfully completing the Scripps Clinical Core competency program.

Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.

Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practice including but not limited to the following : o Assisting in preparing patients for examination / procedures o Assisting physicians with procedures o Relaying instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person o 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 o Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and performing vital sign documentation o Scheduling of appointments and procedures o Complete and accurate message taking o Routing messages to the appropriate area for direction o Order and referral entry o Acquisition of pre-certifications and setting up of cases in EPIC o Basic registration and updating of demographics.

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Required Education / Experience / Specialized Skills :

• Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman

Required Certification / Registration :

• BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Education / Experience / Specialized Skills / Certification :

• New grads welcome to apply!
• Experience as a Patient Service Representative

Job :

• Clinical Support

Organization :

• Scripps Coastal Medical Center

Title : Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Location : Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCMC 78 / Jefferson

Requisition ID : 252004835