Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist $2500 SIGN ON BONUS

CVS Health•Dallas, TX

3d•$19 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers the medical information providers need to make informed 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 results. Medical Assistants assist in assessing patients’ health conditions through screenings and routine diagnostic testing during appointments. Depending on state regulations, duties may include administering vaccinations and performing point-of-care tests, such as A1C testing, spirometry, EKGs, and blood draws for laboratory testing.

Requirements

State or national certification, as required by the 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, Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and Excel or Google Sheets.
Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center’s demographics.
Authorization to work in the United States.
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.
At least 2 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 telephone support, including lab results and 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 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, medications, and supplies for expiration; assist in maintaining the center lab as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.