Medical Assistant, Experienced Front and Back Office

Medical Assistant, Experienced Front and Back Office Job Category: Clinical Requisition Number: MEDIC001229 Posted: July 15, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California and participates in a national Medicare program focused on value-based care. Through our joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology we are a growing organization with opportunities for professional and personal growth. We will help you grow in your leadership experiences while learning the new value-based care world. Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision on the 1st of the month 30 days after hire. Employer contribution of up to 7.5% of annual pay for your 401K. Generous paid time off plus 8 paid holidays, a birthday float day off and a mental health day! Join a fast-growing field - employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Voted 4 years in a row as a Top Workplace of San Diego 2020-2024! Our Values : Patient-centered I Accountability I Respect I Innovation I Data-Driven Our Mission: to consistently deliver superior care –Balboa Care– to every patient with kidney disease. About the Position The Clinical Support will assist in the delivery of excellent patient care management by performing routine clinical and administrative tasks to keep the office running efficiently. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Duties Taking medical histories and vital signs Reconciliation of medication lists Explaining treatment procedures to patients Preparing patients for examination (in-person and/or telehealth appointments) Assisting the physician during exams Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens Instructing patients about medication and special diets Removing sutures and changing dressings Maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required Keep inventory of medications and supplies Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.) Provide coverage for other MAs as needed Other duties as assigned; travel may be required Front Office Duties Using computer applications Answering telephones, take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy Greeting patients and scheduling appointments Updating and scanning patient medical records Coding and filling out insurance forms Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services Collection of copays Other duties and tasks as assigned Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00/hour Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Front and Back Office Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Certification Proficiency using EHR software applications Preferred Qualifications Experience using EPIC Required Skills Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures Ability to use good reasoning and judgement and react appropriately in emergency situations Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and coworkers Other considerations: Background check required Travel to other sites located within San Diego County may be required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory duties – No Language Skills While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken. Vision Requirements Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color. Physical Demands Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manager. In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairs as a core part of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when no elevator or lift is present. Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions. Require to routinely use standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier. About Balboa United Beginning in 1973, Balboa has grown from two physicians to a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. On January 1, 2018, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG) launched Balboa United, a full-service medical practice management services organization. From one small office, BNMG now has 24 clinical offices throughout San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties. In addition to office and hospital-based patient care, Balboa physicians manage the dialysis treatments of approximately 4,500 patients at 88 dialysis centers and conduct Nephrology based clinical research at 6 centers throughout Imperial and San Diego counties (California Institute of Renal Research). Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr