Medical Assistant, Experienced Front and Back Office; temporary

Medical Assistant, Experienced Front and Back Office (temporary)

Balboa Nephrology, the largest kidney care practice in California, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a temporary, full‑time assignment in National City, CA. The role will support the clinic’s front and back office functions, assisting with patient care administration and clinical tasks with a temporary end around 04/20/2026.

• Largest kidney care practice in California; part of a national Medicare program focused on value‑based care.
• Joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology providing professional and personal growth.
• Opportunities for leadership development in a value‑based care environment.
• Employment in a fast‑growing field projected to grow 32 % from 2020‑2030.
• Top Workplace in San Diego for four consecutive years.

• Take medical histories and vital signs.
• Reconcile medication lists; authorise prescription refills as directed.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients.
• Prepare patients for examination (in‑person and/or telehealth).
• Assist the physician during exams; collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Instruct patients about medication and special diets.
• Remove sutures and change dressings.
• Stock examination rooms; maintain instruments and sterilization.
• Keep inventory of medications and supplies; maintain required logs and checks.
• Provide coverage for other MAs as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required.

• Use computer applications; answer telephones; take messages.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.
• Update and scan patient medical records.
• Code and fill out insurance forms.
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Handle correspondence; collect copays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

$21.00 – $23.00 per hour.

In person, National City, CA.

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Front and Back Office Medical Assistant.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Proficiency with EHR software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

• Experience using EPIC.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Good reasoning and judgement; react appropriately in emergencies.
• Effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and coworkers.

• Background check required.
• Travel to other San Diego County sites may be required.
• Job description may change at any time with or without notice.
• No supervisory duties.

Regularly required to read, write, type, talk, hear, and respond in English with clinical/medical vocabulary.

Close vision; ability to adjust focus and see color.

Lifting up to 35 lb unassisted; standing, walking, stooping, stretching, reaching; use of full range of motion; safe stair navigation.

Potential contact with blood, body fluids, tissue; requires personal protective equipment; routine use of office equipment.

Balboa United offers full‑service medical practice management services, operating 24 clinical offices across San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside counties. The organization supports dialysis treatment for ~4,500 patients and conducts renal research.

Balboa United is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, military status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and provides a thorough investigation of any discrimination complaints.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Health Care Provider;
Hospitals and Health Care.