Specialty Medical Assistant

Location:

cCARE Cancer Center: Fresno

7130 North Millbrook Avenue

Fresno, CA 93720

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts, between the hours of 7:45am - 5:00pm

What Medical Assistants contribute to Cardinal Health

Medical Assistant provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice. The Medical Assistant will perform both clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced medical setting while maintaining professionalism, patient confidentiality, and teamwork.

Medical Assistants are responsible for medical services that directly or indirectly provide healthcare to patients.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 Assisting program
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of two years' experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures
• Perform clinical tasks such as injections, EKGs, and medication reconciliation (as applicable)
• Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Schedule appointments, manage phone calls, and assist with referrals and authorizations
• Maintain exam rooms, stock supplies, and ensure infection control standards are followed
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic policies
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to support efficient patient flow
• 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: $17.80 per hour - $27.83 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

Application window anticipated to close: 03/29/2026 *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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