Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred

CVS Health • Passaic, NJ

2d • $19 - $42 • Onsite

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 important members of Care Teams and collaborate with teammates to support a strong patient experience and clinical results. The role involves building relationships with patients and assisting in health assessments through screenings and routine diagnostic testing during appointments. The position reports to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist.

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.
• Computer skills, including the ability to quickly navigate multiple programs such as 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

• 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 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 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 supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, 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