Medical Assistant

Health Care Assistant

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient care duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team as delegated by the physician. Serves as an assistant to physicians and nurses for physical examination and treatments, while performing surgical preps and simple dressing changes. Prepares patient for examination by performing and recording preliminary vitals such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight. Communicates abnormal symptoms, unusual conditions, or adverse reactions to physicians to proactively address and resolve issues. Records patient medical history and specific information related to the reason for visit by interviewing the patient. Coordinates with internal stakeholders about clinic scheduling problem solving, patient wait times, and other areas of concern to increase efficiency. Administers the supervision of work and performance of clinic staff, medical assistants, and other support staff, as instructed, including input for performance reviews and corrective action plans as needed. Provides coaching of non-medical staff to increase medical knowledge to ensure compliance with the company's regulatory, safety, quality, and confidentiality protocols and standards. Operates with a sense of urgency and flexibility to meet the needs of a rapidly changing environment, while meeting performance standards set for quality and quantity of work.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior Relevant Work Experience

5+ years

Essential Qualifications

Adept at problem solving and decision making skills

Medical Assistant Certification Preferred

Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$18.50 - $35.29

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.