Medical Assistant - Dermatology - Carmel Valley

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefited position with 8-hour day shifts, generally scheduled Monday through Friday. Start times may vary between 6:45 AM and 8:00 AM. The position is based at Scripps Clinic in Carmel Valley; however, occasional travel to other locations may be required as needed. 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 Carmel Valley Dermatology? Carmel Valley Dermatology offers a truly rewarding work environment, boasting a collaborative team dedicated to a patient-centered dermatology practice. Employees benefit from a culture of continuous learning and innovation, fostering professional growth within a highly supportive setting. Joining this practice means contributing to exceptional patient outcomes in a thriving and respected medical group.

Requirements

Completion of a formal Medical Assistant Program, or Medical Assistance Certification, or a minimum of two years of experience as a military corpsman
BLS required in clinical setting for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred
Dermatology experience
New grads welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

Rooming patients
Checking vitals
Assisting with procedures
Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
Predominantly back-office responsibilities but is expected to help with front-office duties on an as-needed basis
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
Organizes and performs patient care services that support the provider's practice
Relaying instructions from the provider to the patient or authorized person
Collecting patient data in person and by phone
Documenting patient concerns, messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician's review
Administering medications specifically directed by the provider
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
Setting up of cases in EPIC
Basic registration and updating of demographics
Other duties assigned as needed