Pre-Med Medical Assistant

• 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 !

Patient-centered I Accountability I Respect I Innovation I Data-Driven

to consistently deliver superior care – Balboa Care – to every patient with kidney disease.

Balboa is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients in a specialty nephrology practice. This is a full-scope MA role: rooming patients, administering injections, supporting refills and front-office workflows, and keeping clinic operations running smoothly.

This position is designed for pre-medical students on a gap year. Beyond the core MA responsibilities, strong performers gain hands-on exposure to nephrology, dialysis, and transplant care — and have the opportunity to earn a letter of recommendation from one of our nephrologists and contribute to clinical research, including potential publication
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• Paid, hands-on clinical experience in a specialty medical setting.
• Direct exposure to nephrologists, APPs, patients, and multidisciplinary kidney care.
• Potential access to clinical observation and research opportunities for strong performers.
• Experience working within a multi-site medical group and learning healthcare operations.
• Opportunities to build clinical knowledge, professional relationships, and skills relevant to future healthcare careers.
• Patient-Centered Customer Service
• Critical Thinking and Proactive Problem Solving
• Collaboration and Communication
• Clinical Efficiency and Accuracy
• Reliability and Professional Commitment

• Rooming and Preparing Patients
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  Escort patients to exam rooms, collect and record vital signs, review medications and allergies, and prepare patients for provider evaluations.
• Injection Administration
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  Administer IM, subcutaneous, or intradermal injections under provider direction and according to procedure.
• Patient Education
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  Distribute patient education materials and explain care instructions with compassion and clarity.
• Medication Refill Support
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  Process medication refill requests and authorizations in accordance with clinic workflows.
• Patient Check-In & Registration Support
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  Greet and assist patients at the front desk when needed, ensuring timely and friendly service.
• Telephone & Scheduling Backup
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  Support phone lines, appointment scheduling, and chart preparation when clinical volumes allow or require.
• Faxing, Scanning, and Document Management
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  Handle documentation, EHR uploads, and faxing in coordination with clinic workflows.
• Other Duties as Assigned
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  Perform tasks based on clinic needs with a focus on flexibility and team support.

In addition to regular Medical Assistant responsibilities, Pre-Med MA’s may have opportunities to participate in learning experiences. This is dependent on clinic operations, availability,…