Multispecialty MA: Front Office & Bilingual Care

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Medical Assistant to support front desk and back office operations in a busy ambulatory clinic. You will manage patient check-in, scheduling, and authorizations while maintaining accurate billing and supply levels.

The role requires EMR usage, minor testing support, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. You will work collaboratively across departments and may float as needed to cover busy periods.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or completion certificate for a medical assistant program.
• A current BART or BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum two years of MA experience in ambulatory medical practice.
• Experience in mental health or addiction treatment settings.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and online scheduling systems.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment with empathy.
• Strong computer literacy and understanding of clinic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Front office management including appointment scheduling and patient check-in.
• Processing authorizations, billing, and payments; supply chain management.
• Use EMR for charting and patient screening; assist with translations (EN/ES).
• Support multiple departments; may float to other clinics as needed.
• Maintain safety, environmental cleanliness, and proper body mechanics.

Skills

CMA

BART/BLS

Ambulatory MA

Mental health exp

Scheduling exp

Team oriented

Computer literacy

Education

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EPIC

Cadence

Online scheduling

Job description

UC San Diego seeks a Medical Assistant to support front desk and back office operations in a busy ambulatory clinic. You will manage patient check-in, scheduling, and authorizations while maintaining accurate billing and supply levels.

The role requires EMR usage, minor testing support, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. You will work collaboratively across departments and may float as needed to cover busy periods.