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Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health

Location
Onsite (San Diego, California)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 3 days ago

About the role

Scripps Health is seeking a Medical Assistant for its Torrey Pines Urgent Care location to perform both front and back office duties. The role involves clinical procedures, clerical tasks, and patient transport in a fast-paced, 24-hour care environment.

Skills

Medical Assistant Clerical duties Clinical duties Point of care testing EKG Medication administration Emergency response Patient transport Communication Teamwork Adaptability

Benefits

  • Health care

Full job details

This is a full-time benefited position that includes both front office and back office Medical Assistant duties (clerical and clinical). The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts, primarily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., on varying weekdays, and requires working every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

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 for 2025.
  • Scripps has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers 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 Urgent Care? 


     

  • Make a Difference: Working at a 24-hour urgent care lets you impact lives directly, offering vital care when patients need it most.
  • Dynamic and Exciting: The fast-paced environment ensures every day is unique, keeping your work engaging and challenging.
  • Flexibility and Balance: Enjoy flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance while serving your community around the clock.

What you'll do: 

  • The ideal candidate is someone who is adaptable and works well in a team oriented environment.
  • Frequently transport a high volume of patients to ancillary testing areas using a wheelchair or gurney. 
  • Someone who can take initiative and be an effective communicator is going to thrive as you continue to grow your skills and knowledge in this teaching environment.
  • Primary responsibilities will include both front and back office duties, point of care testing, EKGs, medication passes, and responding to medical emergencies.


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 certification for the Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Experience:

  • One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting
  • Urgent Care experience
  • Experience transporting patients via wheelchair and gurney to ancillary departments
  • New grads welcome to apply!