Medical Assistant

divh2Medical Assistant/h2pWere building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, youll 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./ppThe 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./ppMedical 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./ppResponsibilities:/pulliEnsure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews/liliInventory supplies and stock exam rooms/liliRespond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to specialists, etc)/liliIn 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/liliImport required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload./liliParticipate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations/liliProcess orders for durable medical equipment/liliRequest medical records from external providers as required by the provider/liliAs 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/liliOther duties as assigned/li/ulpWhat were looking for Required Qualifications:/pulliState or national certification (as required by state), or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course/lili1 year experience as a medical assistant/liliCPR or BLS Certification/liliElectronic Medical Record experience/liliComputer 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./liliProficiency in non-English languages as required by the centers demographics./liliUS work authorization/li/ulpStrongly Preferred Qualifications:/pulliMinimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role/liliSuccessful mastery of the workflow in their previous MA position/liliAn appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly make an impact in their patients lives/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulli2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients/liliPhlebotomy Technician Certification/li/ulpOther Skills:/pulliProblem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude/liliStrong communication skills and customer service orientation/liliSomeone who embodies being Oaky/li/ulpWhat does being Oaky look like?/pulliRadiating positive energy/liliAssuming good intentions/liliCreating an unmatched patient experience/liliDriving clinical excellence/liliTaking ownership and delivering results/liliBeing relentlessly determined/li/ulpWhy Oak Street Health?/ppOak Street Health is on a mission to Rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patients communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. Were an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission./ppOak Street Health Benefits:/pulliMission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients/liliPaid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options/liliHealth insurance, vision, and dental benefits/liliOpportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends/liliNew centers and flexible work environments/liliOpportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement/li/ulpOak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply./p/div