Medical Assistant (Float)

CVS Pharmacy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health solutions is seeking a FLOAT Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is essential in ensuring that healthcare providers have accurate patient information, enhancing the patient experience through collaboration and clinical excellence. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills while floating between healthcare facilities. With a focus on building relationships and delivering high-quality care, this position offers an exciting opportunity to impact patient health outcomes positively. Join a mission-driven organization that values its colleagues and fosters a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick time

401K match options

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Continuing education stipends

Flexible work environments

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a medical assistant is required.
• CPR or BLS Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Ensure efficient patient flow and complete vital signs.
• Collaborate with teammates for unmatched patient experience.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to navigate multiple computer programs

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Proficiency in non-English languages

Education

State or national certification

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant course

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Gmail

MS Word

Google Docs

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Job highlights

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
• Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
• Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'
• Radiating positive energy
• Assuming good intentions
• Creating an unmatched patient experience
• Driving clinical excellence
• Being relentlessly determined

Benefits

• Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients
• Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
• Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
• Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
• New centers and flexible work environments
• Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
• Pay Range: $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.
• We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be.
• In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will be able to float within the established NY-2 healthcare facilities as needed
• Medical Assistants (MA) report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist
• 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
• 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
• Taking ownership and delivering results

Job description

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Company: Oak Street Health

Title: FLOAT Medical Assistant (Internal Preferred)

Compensation: Based on regional bands

Role Description

The purpose of a FLOAT 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. The ideal candidate will be able to float within the established NY-2 healthcare facilities as needed.

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 pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Medical Assistant!

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $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.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/09/2025

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