Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Torrey Pines

This is a full-time benefited position that includes both front office and back office Medical Assistant duties. 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