Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Jefferson (Oceanside)

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics - Jefferson (Oceanside) - 262005794 Description This is a full-time, benefitted position working day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The schedule includes three to four Saturdays per year from 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. No evenings are required. The position is located at the Jefferson Clinic in Oceanside. 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 Scripps Coastal Medical Center Jefferson Pediatrics? Meaningful Work : Help provide high-quality care to our youngest patients in a supportive, family-centered environment. Team-Based Culture : Collaborate daily with a consistent provider and care team that values communication, compassion, and collaboration. Growth Opportunities : As part of the Scripps Health network, you’ll have access to ongoing professional development, education, and advancement pathways. Exceptional Environment : Work in a modern, well-equipped pediatric office that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and the well-being of both patients and staff. What you'll do: The ideal candidate will be dependable, self-motivated, and a team player looking to join a group that is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. In this role you will assist the department clinically as a Medical Assistant and support the team with front office responsibilities such as answering phones, scheduling, and call backs when needed. Clinically, you will support our providers by checking patient vitals, rooming patients, stocking patient rooms, assisting with procedures and providing patient education as needed. The MA maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment, and organizes and performs patient care services that support the physician’s practice. This includes the following: Checking patients in and out with administrative duties as needed 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 and setting up of cases in EPIC basic registration and updating of demographics Qualifications 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 Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: One year of experience as an MA in an outpatient setting Primary Care experience Pediatrics experience Job : Clinical Support Primary Location : Northern San Diego County-OCEANSIDE-SCMC 78/Jefferson Work Locations : SCMC 78/Jefferson 2205 Vista Way Oceanside 92054 Organization : Scripps Coastal Medical Center Job Posting : Oct 7, 2026, 7:20:35 AM Benefit Status : FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD): 25.95 - Maximum Rate (USD): 32.56 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.