Medical Assistant, PRN

$21 - $25.30 / hour

What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health

Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice.

To improve patient care and patient satisfaction, a new employee can help the doctor see more patients, reducing wait times and increasing patient access and patient care.

This position will help as needed to support an influx of patient volume and keep the clinic running smoothly.

Location

cCARE Cancer Center: San Diego 4S Ranch

16918 Dove Canyon Road
Suite 103
San Diego, CA 92127

Responsibilities

Take vitals and room patients
Assist during medical procedures
Request and obtain necessary clinical documents for patients' chart
Organize examination rooms
May assist in verifying patient insurance, assist with voicemail and returns calls accordingly
Communicate with providers, staff and patients.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience, preferred
Medical Assistant diploma required
Current CPR required
Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
Must have experience with Medical Terminology - reading and writing skills
Ability to multi-task a fast-paced work environment

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

Anticipated hourly range: $21.00 per hour - $25.30 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

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

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Use appropriate verbiage from above examples based on whether the role has a set starting rate, an hourly range, an hourly range based on experience, etc

Application window anticipated to close: 05/27/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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