Bilingual Medical Assistant – Float Role

Oak Street Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oak Street Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant Float - Bilingual Spanish to gather medical information, support providers, and contribute to an unmatched patient experience. This full-time role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to work across care teams.

Responsibilities include patient flow, vital signs, screenings, vaccinations, EMR data entry, and coordination with the care team.

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: Gmail, MS Word/Google Docs, Excel/Google Sheets, etc.
• Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics
• US work authorization

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

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience

Job description

Oak Street Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Medical Assistant Float - Bilingual Spanish to gather medical information, support providers, and contribute to an unmatched patient experience. This full-time role requires flexibility, strong communication, and the ability to work across care teams.

Responsibilities include patient flow, vital signs, screenings, vaccinations, EMR data entry, and coordination with the care team.