Medical assistant - weight management - hillcrest

This is a benefited, full-time position based at Scripps Clinic Hillcrest, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No evenings or weekends are required. The selected candidate may be required to float to other sites as needed to provide coverage. This position requires both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job duties.

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 Hillcrest Weight Management?

Join a close-knit, supportive team deeply dedicated to transforming patients' lives through both surgical and non-surgical weight management. Be part of one of only two specialized Weight Management departments within the prestigious Scripps network, offering a unique and impactful career opportunity.

Your Job Duties:

• Both front office (clerical) and back office (clinical) Medical Assistant job duties
• Rooming patients, checking vitals, assisting with procedures & telehealth rooming/prep
• Clinic prep assisting with Provider specific protocols
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice
• Relaying instructions from the physician 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 physician
• Scheduling of appointments and procedures
• Complete and accurate message taking
• Prioritizes, escalates, and routes messages according to clinical urgency and established workflows
• Order and referral entry, acquisition of pre-certifications
• Supports clinic operations through administrative coordination, workflow management, and patient service activities
• Coordinates communication between patients, providers, pharmacies, specialists, and ancillary departments

This role is primarily administrative in nature, with a strong emphasis on managing high-volume communications, documentation, scheduling, and coordination activities.

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)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working as Medical Assistant
• Experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Weight Management clinic
• Insurance authorization with prior authorization experience
• Medication prior authorization
• Bilingual