Medical Assistant, Experienced Front and Back Office (temporary)

EEO Statement Balboa United•Chula Vista, CA

1d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time, temporary 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. This position will be based in Chula Vista, CA and the temporary assignment will likely end around 03/31/2026.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Front and Back Office Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Certification
Proficiency using EHR software applications
Bilingual in English/Spanish
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 may 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
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

Nice To Haves

Experience using EPIC

Responsibilities

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
Authorizing prescription refills as directed
Removing sutures and changing dressings
Stock examination rooms
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
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
Handling correspondence
Collection of copays
Other duties and tasks as assigned