Medical Assistant - Dermatology MOHS Surgery - La Jolla

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 intakes
• Scribing all visit notes for the dermatologist
• 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 and testing results 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
• 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
• Basic 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 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, sterile process, outpatient clinic experience
• Experience working as a MA in Dermatology