Medical Assistant, Back Office (Nephrology)

Location: Onsite at the Tucson East Grant Road Office, Tucson, Arizona 85712

Salary: $18–$24 per hour, based on position and experience. Full-time positions may include a $1,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments during the first year.

Company

Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is a nephrology practice providing kidney care and hypertension services across Arizona.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on patient care, including rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering injections, performing urine testing, and supporting anemia and iron management.
• Assist with patient education, clinical procedures, diagnostic testing, specimen collection, blood pressure monitoring, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR and communicate important patient updates to providers.
• Manage scheduling, recalls, referrals, and care coordination to support treatment plans.
• Support medical records management, inventory control, HIPAA compliance, and collaboration across multiple locations.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant certification such as CMA or RMA, or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• 1–2 years of clinical Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with EMR systems and common clinical and office equipment.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective multitasking ability.
• Patient-first mindset and commitment to compassionate care.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 75%–100% employer-paid coverage depending on the plan.
• 401(k) with employer match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and HSA and FSA options.
• Paid time off and holidays starting at 168 hours annually, with additional accrual based on tenure.
• Supportive culture focused on teamwork, professional development, and career advancement.