Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish

8350 Oak Street Health MSO LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Other resources

Job summary

Oak Street Health is hiring Medical Assistants to gather patient information, support clinicians, and ensure a smooth patient experience. You will help with vital signs, screenings, and documentation in EMR, while collaborating with care teams to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities include administering vaccinations and point-of-care tests where allowed, coordinating with external providers, and maintaining stock and paperwork. 40 hours weekly, base pay with CVS Health incentive program.

Qualifications

• State or national certification or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course.
• 1 year experience as a medical assistant with EMR experience.
• CPR or BLS certification is required.
• Proficient with basic computer programs (Gmail, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate effectively in non-English languages as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow and take vital signs and screenings.
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support and records.
• Administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests as allowed by state.
• Import documents into EMR and participate in care team meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

State or national certification / MA course

CPR or BLS certification

Graduation from accredited MA program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Gmail

MS Word

Excel / Sheets

Job description

About the Company

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.

About the Role

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.

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.

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.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Other Skills

• Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
• Someone who embodies being "Oaky"

Working Hours & Type

Anticipated Weekly Hours 40

Time Type Full time

Compensation

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility

Application Information

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/01/2026.

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

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.