Medical Assistant - Spanish Required

CVS Health • Chicago, IL

3d • $19 - $39

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers the medical information needed to help providers make informed healthcare decisions. Reporting to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist, the Medical Assistant is a key member of a Care Team and works with teammates to support an efficient, high-quality patient experience and clinical results. The role includes assisting with patient assessments through screenings and routine diagnostic testing, building relationships with Oak Street Health members, and responding flexibly and attentively to patient and clinic needs. Spanish is required for this position.

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; Spanish is required for this position.
• 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 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

• Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, recording vital signs, completing required screenings, and reviewing medications.
• Inventory supplies and stock examination rooms.
• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support, such as providing lab results or faxing records to specialists.
• As permitted by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests, including A1C testing, spirometry, EKGs, and blood draws for lab 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, equipment checks, and checks for expired medication and supplies, and/or assist in maintaining the center lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• 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