Medical Assistant

CVS Health•Minneapolis, MN

12d•$19 - $35

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers medical information to help providers make informed healthcare decisions. Medical Assistants are vital members of Care Teams and work closely with teammates to support a positive patient experience and clinical results. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, as well as building relationships with Oak Street Health members. The Medical Assistant assists with patient 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 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.
CPR or BLS certification.
Electronic Medical Record experience.
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

Minimum of 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 telephonic support, such as providing lab results or faxing records to specialists.
As permitted 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 EMR by 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 with maintaining the center lab as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.