Medical Assistant - Dermatology MOHS Surgery - La Jolla - 262005263
This is a full-time, benefited position located at Shiley Pavilion in the Torrey Pines area of La Jolla. The typical schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No weekends or evenings are required. 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 2026 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.
Job Duties: Perform patient intakesScribing all visit notes for the dermatologistCompleting clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvalsFloat to other sites within the dermatology & mohs specialties depending upon department needsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice.Assisting in preparing patients for examination/proceduresAssisting physicians with proceduresRelaying instructions and testing results from the physician to the patient or authorized personCollecting patient data in person and by phone and documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's reviewPerforming vital sign documentationScheduling of appointments and proceduresComplete and accurate message takingRouting messages to the appropriate area for directionOrder and referral entryAcquisition of pre-certificationsBasic registration and updating of demographics
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 corpsmanBLS certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)Preferred Qualifications:1 year MA experience in an outpatient settingExperience with the following: Epic experience, surgical experience, wound care and/or suture removal, sterile process, outpatient clinic experienceExperience working as a MA in Dermatology
: Clinical Support
: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
SCRIPPS CLINIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD
LA JOLLA 92037
: Scripps Clinic
: Sep 9, 2026, 5:59:55 PM
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
25.95 -
32.56
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