MEDICAL ASSISTANT. Scripps Health - Hillcrest, CA
Position Profile
The Medical Assistant is responsible for knowing her/his professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for successfully completing the Scripps Clinic/SCMC Clinical Core competency program. The MA maintains a clean, organized and safe environment. The MA organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice. This includes assisting in preparing patients for examinations/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 medical record for the physician’s review, administering medications and performing vital sign documents. The individual will practice within the scope of a Medical Assistant and contribute to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
Basic Qualifications (required)
Position Profile
The Medical Assistant is responsible for knowing her/his professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for successfully completing the Scripps Clinic/SCMC Clinical Core competency program. The MA maintains a clean, organized and safe environment. The MA organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice. This includes assisting in preparing patients for examinations/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 medical record for the physician’s review, administering medications and performing vital sign documents. The individual will practice within the scope of a Medical Assistant and contribute to the team as necessary to ensure quality patient care.
Basic Qualifications (required)
- Completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions.
- Current Medical Assistant certification.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 3-5 years experience in an outpatient oncology clinic required.
- BLS from the American Heart Association upon hire.
