Medical Assistant

CVS Health•Cayce, SC

21h•$19 - $32

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers medical information to help providers make healthcare decisions using accurate patient information. Medical Assistants are important members of Care Teams and report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, along with building relationships with members and collaborating with teammates to deliver a strong patient experience and clinical results. Medical Assistants assist in assessing patients’ health through screenings and routine diagnostic testing 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.
US work authorization.
Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

At least three 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 in patients’ lives.
Two or more years of experience working with geriatric patients.
Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Support efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, taking vital signs, completing required screenings, and reviewing medications.
Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms.
Respond to patient requests for telephone support, including lab results and faxing records to specialists.
As permitted by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests such as A1C, spirometry, EKGs, and blood draws for lab testing.
Import required documents into the electronic medical record through 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, including infection control measures and checks of equipment, medications, and supplies for expiration; assist in maintaining the center lab as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.