Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

Medical Assistant - Per Diem - Dermatology / Mohs Surgery - Shiley Pavilion (La Jolla)

This is a per diem, non-benefited position generally working weekdays from 8 : 30am-5pm. Hours will vary as needed (start times generally ranging from 7 : 30-8 : 30am). Located in La Jolla at the Shiley Pavilion in the Torrey Pines neighborhood. The ideal candidate will work at least 2 days / week (primarily Tu / Th). No weekends or holidays. Training is ideally full time hours for a few weeks.

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 Mohs Surgery at the Shiley Pavilion? Highly engaged in hands-on tasks and patient care, directly assisting the physician with surgery and various surgical procedures. Responsible for and involved with skills such as suture removal and wound care. Join a dynamic and talented team of top-tier professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the greater San Diego community. Enjoy an exceptional work / life balance that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally in one of California's most beautiful regions.

What you'll do : Sterile technique, surgical tray set up, assisting with surgical procedures, biopsies, and excisions, log and collect lab specimens, suture removal. Front and back office duties, perform patient intakes, scribing for the dermatologist / PA, float to other sites within the specialty depending upon department needs.

Additional Job Details : The MA maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician's practice. This includes 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, 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.

Required Qualifications : Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program OR hold a Medical Assistant Certification OR have a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman, BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA). Preferred Qualifications : 1 year MA experience in an outpatient setting, experience with the following : Epic experience, surgical experience, wound care and / or suture removal, outpatient clinic experience.