Medical Assistant

CVS Health•Mobile, AL

8d•$19 - $32

About The Position

The Medical Assistant gathers medical information about patients so providers have accurate information when making healthcare decisions. Medical Assistants are vital members of Oak Street Health 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 provide a strong patient experience and support clinical results. Medical Assistants assist with patient assessments through screenings and routine diagnostic testing during appointments.

Requirements

State or national certification, as required by the state, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant course.
Two years 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.
U.S. work authorization.
Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude.
Strong communication skills and a 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

Maintain 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, such as providing lab results or faxing records to specialists.
As permitted by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care testing, including A1C tests, spirometry, EKGs, and blood draws for lab testing.
Import required documents into the electronic medical record by scanning or uploading PDFs.
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 medications and supplies, and/or assist in maintaining the center lab.
Perform other duties as assigned.