Medical Assistant
CVS Health · Elizabeth, NJ
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.
Title: Medical Assistant
Company: Oak Street Health
Location: 1000 S Elmora Ave Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Role Description:
The purpose of a 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.
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.
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
Required 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
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role
Successful mastery of the workflow in their previous MA position
An appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly make an impact in their patients’ lives
Preferred Qualifications:
2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Other Skills:
Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is $18.50 - $42.35