Medical Assistant - Float: Elevate Patient Care

CVS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Oak Street Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to gather medical information and support providers with accurate data for decision making. MAs report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist and must be flexible, energetic, and attentive, building strong patient relationships and collaborating with care teams to ensure an excellent patient experience.

The role involves assisting in health assessments, screenings, and routine diagnostics during appointments, with a focus on

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.
• Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.
• US work authorization.

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

Medical Assistant experience

Job description

Oak Street Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to gather medical information and support providers with accurate data for decision making. MAs report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist and must be flexible, energetic, and attentive, building strong patient relationships and collaborating with care teams to ensure an excellent patient experience.

The role involves assisting in health assessments, screenings, and routine diagnostics during appointments, with a focus on