Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Oak Street Health in New Orleans is seeking a Medical Assistant to join a patient-centered care team. You will greet patients, room them, assist providers, take vital signs, and support telephonic care under RN supervision.

This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, and wellness programs. The pay range is listed and eligible for CVS Health bonuses.

Qualifications

• High levels of flexibility, energy and problem solving are required.
• Ability to build relationships with Oak Street Health members.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with care teams and RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Room patients in a timely manner and support providers on schedule.
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience and help with visit prep.
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints, and review medications.
• Deliver patient screenings per protocols.
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Perform routine quality control, infection control, and QA checks.
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for visits.
• Provide telephonic support under RN or protocol direction.
• Assist with vaccinations and procedures as appropriate.
• Perform waived laboratory testing and schedule diagnostic testing.
• Assist with durable medical equipment as needed.
• Participate in care team meetings and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Patient-facing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Role Description

Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.

Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. Medical Assistants are expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants are expected to assist in assessing a patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visit
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medications
• Deliver patient screenings per protocols
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms
• Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and supplies
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
• Under direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients
• Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate “visits,” such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.
• Perform waived laboratory testing
• Schedule diagnostic testing
• Apply or assist with the application of durable medical equipment
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Other duties, as assigned

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$18.50 - $31.72

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.

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 well‑being 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/14/2026

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