Medical Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Care Team

8350 Oak Street Health MSO LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers by gathering essential medical information and ensuring accurate records for clinical decisions. You will work with care teams to deliver a patient-centered experience during screenings and routine testing.

The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with members while ensuring efficient flow, accurate vital signs, and timely documentation in the EMR system.

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: Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets.

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

Skills

State or national certification

CPR or BLS Certification

US work authorization

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Gmail

MS Word

Google Docs

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Oak Street Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support providers by gathering essential medical information and ensuring accurate records for clinical decisions. You will work with care teams to deliver a patient-centered experience during screenings and routine testing.

The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships with members while ensuring efficient flow, accurate vital signs, and timely documentation in the EMR system.