Medical Assistant / Phlebotomist

Medical 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.

Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers delivering higher quality health and wellness care that improves outcomes, manages medical costs and provides an unmatched experience for adults on Medicare in medically underserved communities. By providing holistic, comprehensive and integrated care right in our patients' communities, we can help keep them healthy and reinvest cost savings in further care for those same communities and others.

Since 2013, Oak Street Health has brought its singular approach to tens of thousands of people across the nation. With an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oak Street values and are passionate about our mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be.

Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system. Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. Medical Assistants are expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants are expected to assist in assessing a patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments.

Core responsibilities include :

• Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visit
• Obtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medications
• Deliver patient screenings per protocols
• Order supplies and stock exam rooms
• Conduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and supplies
• Ensure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
• Under direction of an RN, provider and / or protocol, provide telephonic support to patients
• Under direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate "visits," such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to : ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.
• Perform waived laboratory testing
• Schedule diagnostic testing
• Apply or assist with the application of durable medical equipment
• Participate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Other duties, as assigned

What are we looking for?

Why Oak Street?

Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as a collaborative and energetic culture, fast-paced and innovative environment, competitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits.

Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.