Float Medical Assistant
@ Oak Street HealthFloat Medical Assistant
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About the job
Oak Street Health is dedicated to improving healthcare for diverse patient populations. The Float Medical Assistant role involves flexible clinical tasks, building patient relationships, and supporting care teams to ensure quality, efficient care across various locations.
Requirements
- State or national certification
- 1 year medical assistant experience
- CPR or BLS certification
- EMR experience
- Computer skills: Gmail, Word, Excel
Qualifications
- Minimum three years MA experience preferred
- Experience with geriatric patients
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Flexible, positive attitude
- Customer service oriented
Full job description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Role Description:
The purpose of a Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health is to gather all necessary medical information regarding our patients to ensure providers have the most accurate information available when making healthcare decisions.
Medical Assistants (MA) report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. They are a vital element of our model and important members of our Care Teams. Being an MA at Oak Street Health requires high levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem solving skills. You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants will collaborate closely with their teammates to ensure an unmatched patient experience while driving clinical results. As an MA you will accomplish this by assisting in the assessment of patients’ health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed during appointments.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews
- Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms
- Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc.)
- In accordance with state regulations, MAs may administer vaccinations, perform point of care tests including but not limited to: A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws for lab testing, etc.
- Import required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload.
- Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
- Process orders for durable medical equipment
- Request medical records from external providers as required by the provider
- As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assist in maintaining center lab
- Other duties as assigned
What we’re looking for
Required Qualifications:
- State or national certification (as required by state), or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course
- 1 year experience as a medical assistant
- CPR or BLS Certification
- Electronic Medical Record experience
- Computer skills: Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to include, but not limited to: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, etc.
- Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.
- US work authorization
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role
- Successful mastery of the workflow in their previous MA position
- An appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly make an impact in their patients’ lives
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Other Skills:
- Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.50 - $35.29This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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