Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Vital Signs Pro

CVS Health; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oak Street Health seeks a Medical Assistant in Passaic, NJ to support providers by gathering patient medical data, conducting screenings, and assisting with routine diagnostics. You will work with a care team to ensure accurate information is available for clinical decisions.

The role requires state or national MA certification, at least 1 year of MA experience, CPR/BLS, and EMR proficiency. Strong communication and flexibility are essential in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• State or national certification or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Electronic Medical Record experience.
• Computer skills including 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).
• Administer vaccinations and point-of-care tests as permitted by state regulations.
• 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.
• Conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures and monitoring expired meds/supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

US work authorization

Non-English language proficiency

Gmail/Email navigation

Education

State or national MA certification / accredited MA program

Tools

Gmail

MS Word

Excel

EMR software

Job description

Oak Street Health seeks a Medical Assistant in Passaic, NJ to support providers by gathering patient medical data, conducting screenings, and assisting with routine diagnostics. You will work with a care team to ensure accurate information is available for clinical decisions.

The role requires state or national MA certification, at least 1 year of MA experience, CPR/BLS, and EMR proficiency. Strong communication and flexibility are essential in a fast-paced clinic.