Medical Assistant (Spanish preferred)

CVS Health • Elgin, IL

23h • $19 - $39

About The Position

Oak Street Health Medical Assistants gather medical information to help providers make accurate healthcare decisions. They are key members of Care Teams, report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist, and work closely with teammates to deliver a strong patient experience and support clinical results. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, problem-solving, and relationship-building with patients. Medical Assistants assist in assessing patients’ health through screenings and routine diagnostic tests during appointments.

Requirements

• State or national certification, as required by state, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course.
• At least 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs, including Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, and Excel or Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center’s demographics.
• U.S. work authorization.
• Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years in a Medical Assistant role.
• Successful mastery of the workflow in a previous Medical Assistant position.
• Interest in expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and making an impact on patients’ lives.
• At least 2 years of experience working with geriatric patients.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, taking vital signs, completing required screenings, and reviewing medications.
• Inventory supplies and stock examination rooms.
• Respond to patient requests for telephone support, such as providing lab results and faxing records to specialists.
• As permitted by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests, including A1C, spirometry, EKGs, and blood draws for laboratory testing.
• Import required documents into the electronic medical record by 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.
• Conduct routine quality-control checks as required, including infection-control measures and checks of equipment and medication and supply expiration dates, and/or help maintain the center laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed