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

This is a benefited, full time position generally working Monday-Friday 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. 

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: 

• Back office duties and front office duties as needed/assigned
• Perform patient intakes
• Scribing for the dermatologist
• Assisting with diagnostic testing, phototherapy UVB/UVA, laser, and surgical procedures
• Completing clerical duties including scheduling patient visits, taking supply inventory and managing medication authorization approvals
• Float to other sites within the dermatology & mohs specialties depending upon department needs
• Maintain 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/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
• Acquisition of pre-certifications
• Setting up of cases in EPIC
• Basic registration and updating of demographics
• 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 registr