Medical Assistant

CVS Health • Topeka, KS

12d • $19 - $32

About The Position

Oak Street Health is a community-based healthcare company providing integrated primary care to adults on Medicare, particularly in medically underserved communities. Medical Assistants are members of care teams responsible for delivering high-touch primary care and coordinating patients’ care throughout the healthcare system. They build relationships with patients, greet and room them, assist with routine health assessments and diagnostic testing, and collaborate closely with teammates. This role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

The Float Medical Assistant supports patient flow and patient experience, performs clinical and administrative tasks, and helps maintain safe, well-stocked exam rooms. Under the direction of an RN, provider, or protocol, the Medical Assistant may provide telephonic patient support, administer vaccinations, perform procedures, and assist with durable medical equipment. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours, and pays $18.50–$31.72 per hour. The role is based at various locations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Medical Assistant role.
• CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration; more than 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirement.
• EMR experience and proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Demonstrates Oak Street Health’s “Oaky” qualities: radiating positive energy, assuming good intentions, creating an unmatched patient experience, driving clinical excellence, taking ownership and delivering results, and being scrappy.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience working with geriatric patients.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification.
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities served, where necessary and indicated in the job title.

Responsibilities

• Room patients promptly and help providers stay on schedule.
• Provide an exceptional patient experience and prepare patients for provider visits.
• Obtain vital signs and chief complaints, and review medications.
• Perform patient screenings according to protocols.
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment quality checks, and checks for expired medication and supplies.
• Keep exam rooms clean, safe, and ready for patient visits.
• Under the direction of an RN, provider, and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients.
• Under the direction of an RN or provider, provide appropriate Medical Assistant visits, including administering vaccinations and performing procedures such as ABI, spirometry, and EKGs.
• Perform waived laboratory testing.
• Schedule diagnostic testing.
• Apply or assist with applying durable medical equipment.
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources to support colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility.
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed