Medical Assistant

CVS Health • Topeka, KS

10d

About The Position

Oak Street Health is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to support its community-based primary care centers. Medical Assistants are members of team-based care teams that provide high-touch primary care and coordinate patient care throughout the healthcare delivery system. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving, as well as building relationships with members and working collaboratively with teammates to greet and room patients, assess health conditions, and perform routine diagnostic testing.

This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $18.50–$31.72 per hour. The role is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay. The full-time benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Medical Assistant role.
• Current CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration; over 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.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, accountability, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Embodies Oak Street Health’s “Oaky” values: 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.
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience and prepare patients for provider visits.
• Obtain vital signs and chief complaints, and review medications.
• Deliver patient screenings according to protocols.
• Order supplies and stock examination rooms.
• Conduct routine quality-control checks, including infection-control measures, equipment quality checks, and checks for expired medication and supplies.
• Keep examination 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, conduct MA-appropriate visits, such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures including 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.

What This Job Offers

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