Medical Assistant

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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.

Core Responsibilities

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?

3+ years in a Medical Assistant role

CPR Certification required

Medical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirement

EMR experience and proficiency required

2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferred

Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude

Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary and indicated in Job title)

US work authorization

Someone who embodies being "Oaky"

Radiating positive energy

Assuming good intentions

Creating an unmatched patient experience

Driving clinical excellence

Taking ownership and delivering results

Being scrappy

Why Oak Street?

Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:

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.