Medical Assistant - Float

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Oak Street Health seeks a Medical Assistant - Float to support multiple centers and ensure accurate patient information for clinicians. You will be part of a care team, handle vital signs, screenings, and testing, and help maintain an efficient patient flow.

The role requires MA certification or equivalent, 1 year MA experience, CPR/BLS, and EMR proficiency. Clinical flexibility and strong communication are essential to serve diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• State or national certification, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course.
• 1 year experience as a medical assistant is preferred.
• CPR or BLS Certification required.
• Electronic Medical Record experience is necessary.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs (Gmail/Docs/Sheets, Word/Excel).
• Non-English language skills may be required depending on center demographics.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow, room patients promptly, record vital signs, and review medications.
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support and record sharing.
• Administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests as allowed by state regulations.
• Import documents into the EMR via scanning or PDF upload.
• Participate in care team meetings and support clinic operations.
• Process orders for durable medical equipment and request medical records as needed.
• Maintain infection control, equipment checks, and center lab as required.

Skills

EMR experience

BLS/CPR

Communication skills

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

MA certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Title

Medical Assistant - Float

Company

Oak Street Health

Location

Various

Role 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.

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

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $18.50 - $42.35. 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

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 wellbeing 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.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/14/2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.