Medical Assistant

What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians and healthcare providers. This role requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments while delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and injections as directed and within scope of practice.
• Perform EKGs, specimen collection, wound care, and other clinical procedures as assigned.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Schedule appointments, coordinate referrals, and obtain insurance authorizations.
• Educate patients on medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Float between multiple specialty departments based on staffing needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification, required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, highly preferred.
• Two years of Medical Assistant experience, highly preferred.
• Oncology knowledge, preferred.
• Experience in a specialty clinic or outpatient setting, preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments.

Location

cCARE Fresno

Anticipated hourly range: $23.00 per hour - $28.93 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: 11/13/2026 *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.

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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.