Bilingual Medical Assistant – Float (Spanish)

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Oak Street Health in Chicago is hiring a Medical Assistant Float who is bilingual in Spanish to support multiple centers. You will assist in patient intake, vital signs, screenings, and vaccinations, while collaborating with the care team to improve patient experiences.

The role requires MA certification or degree, CPR/BLS, EMR experience, and proficiency with common software. 40-hour weeks and a competitive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• State or national certification for Medical Assistant, or graduation from an accredited MA program.
• 1 year of MA experience.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer programs (Gmail, Word, Excel).
• Non-English language proficiency as required by center demographics.
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow: room patients, record vital signs, complete screenings and medication reviews.
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (lab results, records).
• Administer vaccinations and point-of-care tests per state regulations.
• Import 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 needed.
• Perform routine quality control and infection control checks; assist center lab.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

US work authorization

Education

Medical Assistant certification or degree

CPR or BLS Certification

Tools

EMR system

Gmail

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Oak Street Health in Chicago is hiring a Medical Assistant Float who is bilingual in Spanish to support multiple centers. You will assist in patient intake, vital signs, screenings, and vaccinations, while collaborating with the care team to improve patient experiences.

The role requires MA certification or degree, CPR/BLS, EMR experience, and proficiency with common software. 40-hour weeks and a competitive benefits package are included.