Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

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Company : Oak Street Health

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 include ensuring an efficient patient flow, rooming patients in a timely manner, completing vital signs, completing required screenings and completing medication reviews. Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms. Respond to patient requests for telephonic support. 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 include state or national certification, 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, and US work authorization.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications include 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 include 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients, Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Other Skills include problem-solving skills, professional accountability, a flexible, positive attitude, strong communication skills, and customer service orientation. Someone who embodies being Oaky radiating positive energy, assuming good intentions, creating an unmatched patient experience, driving clinical excellence, taking ownership and delivering results, and being relentlessly determined.

Oak Street Health is on a mission to Rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient's communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We're an organization on the move! With over 150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission.

Anticipated Weekly Hours : 40

Time Type : Full time

Pay Range : $18.50 - $38.82

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people. We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 11 / 24 / 2025

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