Medical Assistant

Oak Street Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure efficient patient care and support healthcare providers with accurate medical information. The role involves patient assessments, vital sign checks, and collaboration with care teams to enhance patient experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medical assistance, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a medical assistant.
• Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an efficient patient flow and complete vital signs.
• Administer vaccinations and perform point of care tests.
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service orientation

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant course

State or national certification

CPR or BLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

MS Word

Excel

Job description

The 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.

Medical 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.

Check out this for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Medical Assistant!

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

What we're looking for 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.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients

Other Skills

Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation