Medical Assistant Float

Cardinal Health•La Jolla, CA

20d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Medical Assistant performs clinical support services, assists with clerical duties and maintains patient care documentation in medical records. This position is responsible for providing professional care specifically to Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology patients in an outpatient setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
Certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Assistant in the state of employment or completion of a Medical Assistant program
Current CPR certification.
Must be willing to travel between our Southern San Diego Clinics

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience in a Medical Assistant role, preferred

Responsibilities

Register new patients.
Assist during medical procedures.
Take vital signs.
Schedule external labs, diagnostic and other 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.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
Perform any other functions as required by management.

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