Medical Assistant - Float

EEO Statement Balboa United • Chula Vista, CA

6d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Float provides high-quality clinical and administrative support across multiple Balboa Nephrology clinics, ensuring consistent coverage and continuity of care during staff shortages, vacations, and high patient volume periods. This role is focused on routine medical assisting duties and requires strong flexibility, quick acclimation to various team dynamics, and a consistent, patient-centered approach in all interactions.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation for clinic travel
• Proficiency with EHR software
• Strong organizational and multitasking 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
• Background check required
• Travel to other sites located within San Diego County will be required
• 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 include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.
• Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manger. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using EPIC
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• High adaptability and comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence and professionalism when working with various providers and clinic staff
• A team-first mindset and dedication to consistent patient care regardless of location

Responsibilities

• Clinic Coverage Across Locations: Serve as a floating team member to provide coverage at multiple clinics based on staffing needs.
• Rooming and Preparing Patients: Escort patients to exam rooms, collect and record vital signs, review medications/allergies, and prepare patients for provider evaluations.
• Injection Administration: Administer IM, subcutaneous, or intradermal injections under provider direction and according to protocol.
• Remote Patient Monitoring Support: Apply devices and educate patients on remote monitoring programs.
• Patient Education: Distribute patient education materials and explain care instructions with compassion and clarity.
• Medication Refill Support: Process medication refill requests and authorizations in accordance with clinic workflows.
• Supply and Equipment Maintenance: Restock exam rooms, perform equipment checks, and log temperatures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Adaptability to Varying Clinical Needs: Rotate through different clinic locations and teams, adjusting quickly to varying workflows, providers, and systems.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Perform tasks based on clinic needs with a focus on flexibility and team support.
• Patient Check-In & Registration Support: Greet and assist patients at the front desk when needed, ensuring timely and friendly service.
• Telephone & Scheduling Backup: Support phone lines, appointment scheduling, and chart preparation when clinical volumes allow or require.
• Faxing, Scanning, and Document Management: Handle documentation, EHR uploads, and faxing in coordination with clinic workflows.

Benefits

• 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!
• Company paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees