Medical Assistant

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health in Cedar Rapids, IA is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support patient flow, vital signs, and clinical tasks. You will handle vaccinations, point-of-care tests, EMR documentation, and communications with patients and providers.

Responsibilities include rooming patients, charting, lab duties, and coordinating care with the team. Requires MA certification or graduation and CPR/BLS, plus US work authorization. Base pay paired with CVS Health benefits and bonus eligibility.

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: navigate multiple programs including Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets
• 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.)
• Administer vaccinations and perform point of care tests as allowed by state regulations (A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws)
• 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
• Conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures and checks for expired medication and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

EMR experience

Computer skills (Gmail, Word, Excel)

Non-English language proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Medical Assistant certification or MA program graduation

US work authorization

Tools

Gmail

MS Word/Google Docs

Excel/Google Sheets

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.

Position Summary

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.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• inimum 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
• 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$18.50 - $35.29

This 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 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.

This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/12/2027

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.