Medical Assistant

CVS Health • Commerce City, CO

11d

About The Position

Oak Street Health is a community-based healthcare company delivering integrated primary care and wellness services to adults on Medicare, particularly in medically underserved communities. Medical Assistants are key members of team-based care teams, working collaboratively to provide high-touch patient care and coordinate care across the healthcare system. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving, as well as the ability to build relationships with patients. Medical Assistants greet and room patients, assist providers during appointments, and support routine assessment and diagnostic testing. This is a float role across various Oak Street Health locations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Medical Assistant role.
• CPR certification.
• Medical Assistant certification or registration; more than 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirement.
• Experience and proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Strong communication skills and a customer service orientation.
• Problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, 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 another language spoken by people in the communities served, where necessary and indicated in the job title.

Responsibilities

• Room patients promptly and help providers maintain their schedules.
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience and prepare patients for provider visits.
• Obtain vital signs and chief complaints, and review medications.
• Perform patient screenings according to protocols.
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment quality checks, and checks for expired medications and supplies.
• Keep exam rooms clean, safe, and ready for patient visits.
• Provide telephonic patient support under the direction of an RN, provider, and/or protocol.
• Under the direction of an RN or provider, provide appropriate medical assistant visits, including vaccinations and procedures such as ABI, spirometry, and EKGs.
• Perform waived laboratory testing.
• Schedule diagnostic testing.
• Apply or assist with the application of 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.
• Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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