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Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Medical Assistant - Family Medicine - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Scripps HealthOceanside, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday either from 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm. Hours will vary as needed. Located at Scripps Coastal Jefferson in Oceanside. This is a dual position working as both a Medical Assistant and Patient Services Representative.

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 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 :

    • 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 and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
  • Administering medications specifically directed by the physician and 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 and setting up of cases in EPIC
  • Basic registration and updating of demographics.

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    Qualifications

    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 Primary Location : Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCMC 78 / Jefferson Work Locations : SCMC 78 / Jefferson 2205 Vista Way Oceanside 92054 Organization : Scripps Coastal Medical Center Job Posting : Sep 30, 2025, 12 : 42 : 47 AM Benefit Status : FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD) : 24.91 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 31.45 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.

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