Referral Coordinator

Cardinal Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings

Job summary

Cardinal Health in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Medical Office Specialist to support referrals, patient data and records, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth patient flow for clinical teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of Medical Office experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and Spanish bilingual skills. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Medical Office experience required.
• Must have some experience managing the referral process
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient referrals
• Maintain accurate records of referrals and patient interactions in the database
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate care
• Monitor referral status and resolve any issues or delays promptly
• Educate patients on referral processes and available services
• Support front office with patient scheduling
• Assist with answering of phones
• Help with medical records scanning

Skills

Medical Office

Bilingual in Spanish

Referral management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health

Business & Administrative Support is responsible for assisting general business operations by providing an array of administrative and data support activities.

The Medical Administration and Data job family supports the effective operation of a healthcare organization by managing administrative tasks, patient data, and medical records. This job family ensures the flow of information, maintaining patient confidentiality and supports clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient referrals
• Maintain accurate records of referrals and patient interactions in the database.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate care.
• Monitor referral status and resolve any issues or delays promptly.
• Educate patients on referral processes and available services.
• Support front office with patient scheduling
• Assist with answering of phones
• Help with medical records scanning

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Medical Office experience required
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Must have some experience managing the referral process
• Bilingual in Spanish , highly preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
• Works on routine assignments that require basic problem resolution
• Refers to policies and past practices for guidance
• Receives general direction on standard work; receives detailed instruction on new assignments
• Consults with supervisor or senior peers on complex and unusual problems

Location

cCARE La Jolla

9850 Genesse Ave., Suite 560

La Jolla, CA 92037

Anticipated hourly range: $23.00 per hour - $28.93 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: 11/21/2026

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.

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 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.