Medical Assistant - Rheumatology

This is a benefited, full-time Medical Assistant position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., located at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines in La Jolla.  The Medical Assistant will support both front-office (clerical) and back-office (clinical) responsibilities. While the home department will be Rheumatology, this role will function as a float position and may be assigned to support other specialties at the Torrey Pines location based on operational needs.

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 Torrey Pines Rheumatology? 

• Conveniently located right off the 5 freeway, approximately 13 miles from downtown San Diego.
• From our vantage point, we overlook the beautiful Torrey Pines golf course, with stunning views of the ocean.

What you'll do: 

• Perform both front-office and back-office Medical Assistant duties
• Clinically room patients for providers, obtain and document vital signs, and assist with procedures
• Administer injections, perform EKGs, and administer medications as specifically directed by the physician
• Prepare for clinic sessions and support provider-specific protocols
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and patient-ready clinical environment
• Organize and perform patient care services that support the physician’s practice
• Relay physician instructions to patients or authorized representatives
• Collect patient information and concerns in person and by telephone
• Document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take complete and accurate messages, and route messages to the appropriate team or department for follow-up
• Schedule patient appointments and procedures
• Enter orders and referrals, assist with prior authorizations and pre-certifications, and follow up as needed
• Set up cases in Epic, complete basic patient registration, and update demographic information as needed
• Float to other specialties at the Torrey Pines location based on operational needs

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)

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• One year of experience as a MA in an outpatient setting preferred
• Experience with injections & EKGs
• Rheumatology experience