Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish Preferred

CVS Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$19 - $32

About The Position

A 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 an unmatched patient experience and strong clinical results. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants assist with patient assessments through screenings and routine diagnostic testing during appointments. They report 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

Bilingual Spanish preferred, as indicated by the job title.
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.
Embodying the organization’s “Oaky” values: radiating positive energy, assuming good intentions, creating an unmatched patient experience, driving clinical excellence, taking ownership and delivering results, and being relentlessly determined.

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, taking 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 and faxing records to specialists.
As allowed by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests, including 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 and checks of equipment, medications, and supplies for expiration; assist in maintaining the center laboratory.
Perform other duties as assigned.