Medical Assistant

CVS Health • Del Mar, CA

1d • $19 - $39

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers the medical information needed to help providers make informed healthcare decisions. Medical Assistants are vital members of the 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 members and collaborating with teammates to deliver a strong patient experience and support clinical results. Medical Assistants assist with patient health assessments through screenings and routine diagnostic testing during appointments.

Requirements

• State or national certification, as required by state, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course.
• At least one 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.
• 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 of experience 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

• Maintain efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, recording 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 sending records to specialists.
• As permitted by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests, including A1C, 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 about patient care and clinic operations.
• Process orders for durable medical equipment.
• Request medical records from external providers as requested by the provider.
• Conduct routine quality-control checks as required, including infection-control measures and checks of equipment and medication and supply expiration dates, and/or help maintain the center laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

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