Medical Assistant

CVS Health Corporation

Harwood Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Other resources

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation’s Oak Street Health unit is seeking a Medical Assistant to support care teams delivering high-touch primary care. You will room patients, take vital signs, assist with procedures, and help coordinate testing and vaccinations under RN direction.

This full‑time role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and patient-centered care in a dynamic clinical setting, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to serve diverse communities.

Qualifications

CPR Certification required.
If < 1 year MA experience, certification required prior to hire.
Certification preferred for >1 year MA experience.
EMR experience and proficiency required.
2+ years experience with geriatric patients preferred.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred.
Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by the communities served.
US work authorization.

Responsibilities

Room patients in a timely manner and assist the provider to stay on schedule.
Deliver an exceptional patient experience and help patients prepare for visits.
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 and QA.
Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for visits.
Provide telephonic support to patients under RN direction.
Assist with visits including vaccinations, ABI, spirometry, EKGs per local laws.
Perform waived laboratory testing.
Schedule diagnostic testing.
Apply or assist with durable medical equipment.
Participate in care team meetings; other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

US work authorization

Strong communication

Multilingual

Phlebotomy preferred

Geriatrics experience 2+ yrs

EMR experience

Tools

EMR software

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.

Role Description:

Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.

Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, commitment, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants will work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants will be expected to assist in assessing patients’ health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments.

Core Responsibilities:

Ensures efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
Delivers an exceptional patient experience, and helps patients prepare for their provider visit
Obtains vital signs, chief complaints and reviews medications
Delivers patient screenings per protocols
Orders supplies and stocks exam rooms
Conducts routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and checks for expired medication and supplies
Ensures exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
Under direction of an RN, Provider and/or protocol, provides telephonic support to patients
Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate "visits", including but not limited to: administering vaccinations, performing procedures, ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc. (depending on local laws and regulations)
Performs waived laboratory testing
Schedules diagnostic testing
Applies or assists with the application of durable medical equipment
Participates in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
Other duties, as assigned

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for motivated Registered or Certified Medical Assistants with:

No Medical Assistant experience required
CPR Certification required
If < 1 year Medical Assistant experience, certification required prior to hire
Certification preferred for those with >1 year Medical Assistant experience
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"

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 - $38.82

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.

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.