Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Street Health in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Medical Assistant to gather medical information, support providers, and ensure an optimal patient experience. You will work with care teams to assist in assessments, screenings, and routine tests during appointments.

This full-time role requires certification or MA training, 1 year of MA experience, CPR/BLS, EMR proficiency, and strong communication and organizational skills for a busy practice.

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/Google Docs, Excel/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, 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.

Job description

Oak Street Health in Des Moines, IA is hiring a Medical Assistant to gather medical information, support providers, and ensure an optimal patient experience. You will work with care teams to assist in assessments, screenings, and routine tests during appointments.

This full-time role requires certification or MA training, 1 year of MA experience, CPR/BLS, EMR proficiency, and strong communication and organizational skills for a busy practice.