Medical Assistant, Infusion at Cardinal Health La Jolla, CA

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

The Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute in San Diego is seeking a Medical Assistant for Infusion. This entry-level role focuses on patient care, assisting with medical procedures, vital sign checks, and maintaining medical records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification. The hourly wage is $21.00, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and 401k savings plan.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in California.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Register new patients.
• Assist during medical procedures.
• Take vital signs.
• Schedule appointments and external labs.

Skills

Entry level experience

Patient care assistance

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Assistant, Infusion – Cardinal Health – La Jolla, CA.

Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient‑centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring safety, efficiency and effectiveness. Clinical Services are responsible for medical services that directly or indirectly provide healthcare to patients.

Essential Functions

• Register new patients.
• Assist during medical procedures.
• Take vital signs.
• Schedule external labs, diagnostics and follow‑up for patients.
• Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for the patient’s chart.
• Update medical records.
• Organize examination rooms.
• Sterilize/prepare medical instruments.
• Disposal of contaminated supplies.
• Follow up on patient calls.
• Schedule appointments.
• Coordinate dictation schedule.
• May assist with verifying health insurance coverage, and other clerical duties.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• Entry level, 0‑2 years of experience (preferred).
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks.
• Works on basic and routine assignments.
• Selects correct processes from prescribed rules or guidelines.
• Work is closely managed and follows detailed instructions.
• Seeks regular guidance and advice from supervisor.

Hourly range: $21.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

• 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

Application window anticipated to close: 8/17/2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Eligibility highlights: 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.