Medical Assistant - Float

Cardinal Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support cCARE Cancer Center’s San Diego County locations. You will record patient histories, prepare treatment areas, and assist in procedures, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

You’ll coordinate appointments, manage medication knowledge, and help with E-Prescribing and drug refills. Travel across locations is required, and CPR/BLS certification is needed to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma required.
• Current CPR/BLS
• Fluent in Spanish, highly preferred
• Medical Assistant experience required
• Travel amongst our cCARE San Diego County locations

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and accurately collects and records patients’ medical history; including vital statistics, allergies, medications and concerns.
• Prepares treatment room, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Prepares procedural area and assists with treatments including bone marrow biopsy specific to the provider’s direction.
• Assists with scheduling routine appointments and check out procedures.
• Prepares bone marrow specific to the physician’s direction, and anticipates needs of the provider, and other providers.
• Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
• Maintains and updates medication knowledge, staying current with industry trends and standards, attends in-services internal or external.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by provider and in accordance with cCARE policies and procedures.
• Requests insurance authorizations and schedule appointments for STAT procedures including but not limited to blood transfusion, paracentesis, thoracentesis and brain MRIs.
• Documents receipt, assists with ensures completion of disability and other miscellaneous forms/ letters in a timely manner.
• Effectively assists with E-Prescribing, authorizing drug refills and physician and Physician Dispensing.
• Triages phone calls and routes and relays information in a timely manner to staff and providers in a timely manner.
• Daily review and processing of voicemails, reminders, and emails.
• Provide Medical Assistant coverage amongst our cCARE San Diego County locations.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Education

Medical Assistant diploma

Current CPR/BLS

Job description

We believe in the power of community oncology to support patients through their cancer journeys. As an oncology practice alliance comprised of more than 40 sites, Navista provides the support community practices need to fuel their growth – while maintaining their independence. As part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Medical Assistant team at cCare Cancer Center where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community. Being a Medical Assistant is essential to our healthcare system, serving as a vital link between patients and providers, and significantly enhancing efficiency and quality of care. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others. This full-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $23.00 per hour – $30.20 per hour.

Location (primary location)

cCARE - La Jolla

9850 Genesse Ave., Suite 560

La Jolla, CA 92037

Anticipated hourly range: $23.00 per hour – $30.20 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients and accurately collects and records patients’ medical history; including vital statistics, allergies, medications and concerns.
• Prepares treatment room, stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Prepares procedural area and assists with treatments including bone marrow biopsy specific to the provider’s direction.
• Assists with scheduling routine appointments and check out procedures.
• Prepares bone marrow specific to the physician’s direction, and anticipates needs of the provider, and other providers.
• Addresses patients with a compassionate, friendly and caring attitude.
• Consistently maintains and updates medication knowledge, staying current with industry trends and standards, attends in-services internal or external.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by provider and in accordance with cCARE policies and procedures.
• Requests insurance authorizations and schedule appointments for STAT procedures including but not limited to blood transfusion, paracentesis, thoracentesis and brain MRIs.
• Documents receipt, assists with ensures completion of disability and other miscellaneous forms/ letters in a timely manner.
• Effectively assists with E-Prescribing, authorizing drug refills and physician and Physician Dispensing.
• Triages phone calls and routes and relays information in a timely manner to staff and providers in a timely manner.
• Daily review and processing of voicemails, reminders, and emails.
• Provide Medical Assistant coverage amongst our cCARE San Diego County locations.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant diploma required
• Current CPR/BLS
• Fluent in Spanish, highly preferred
• Medical Assistant experience required
• Travel amongst our cCARE San Diego County locations

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.