Medical Assistant

CVS Health • Tuscaloosa, AL

8d • $19 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers necessary medical information so providers have accurate information when making healthcare decisions. Medical Assistants are vital 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, as well as building relationships with Oak Street Health members and collaborating with teammates to support a strong patient experience and clinical outcomes. 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.
• 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

• Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role.
• Successful mastery of 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

• Ensure 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 telephonic 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 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 as required, including infection-control measures and checks of equipment and expired medications or supplies, and/or help maintain the center lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources, based on eligibility.
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

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