Float Medical Assistant — Geriatric Care & Vaccines (FT)

Oak Street Health; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K match

Health benefits

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to support care teams across clinics, room patients, and assist providers with timely visits. The position emphasizes high-touch primary care and patient relationships within community settings.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, EMR proficiency, and CPR; bilingual skills and geriatric experience are a plus. The role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Medical Assistant role.
• CPR Certification required.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirement.
• EMR experience and proficiency required.
• 2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary and indicated in Job title)
• US work authorization
• Someone who embodies being "Oaky"

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visit
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medications
• Deliver patient screenings per protocols
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms
• Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and supplies
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
• Under direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients
• Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate "visits," such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.
• Perform waived laboratory testing
• Schedule diagnostic testing
• Apply or assist with the application of durable medical equipment
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving

Accountability

Flexible attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Medical Assistant certification/registration

CPR Certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to support care teams across clinics, room patients, and assist providers with timely visits. The position emphasizes high-touch primary care and patient relationships within community settings.

Ideal candidates have MA certification, EMR proficiency, and CPR; bilingual skills and geriatric experience are a plus. The role offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in the U.S.