Medical Assistant - Bilingual Spanish Required

CVS Health • Waukegan, IL

5d • $19 - $39

About The Position

The Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health gathers necessary medical information to help providers make informed healthcare decisions. Medical Assistants are important members of Care Teams and report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. The role requires flexibility, energy, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build relationships with patients. Medical Assistants collaborate with teammates to support a positive patient experience and clinical results by assisting with health assessments, screenings, and routine diagnostic testing during appointments. Spanish proficiency is required for this opening.

This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $18.50–$38.82 per hour, with actual offers depending on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. The position is also eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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.
• Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs, including Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, and Excel or Google Sheets.
• Proficiency in Spanish, as required by the center's demographics.
• US 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 on patients’ lives.
• Two or more years of experience working with geriatric patients.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 telephonic support, including providing lab results and faxing records to specialists.
• As allowed by state regulations, administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests such as A1C testing, 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 about 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; assist with maintaining the center lab as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• 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