Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Medical Assistant
Compensation:
For applicants in Colorado, the estimated range would be $20.25 - $21.00 per hour. However, note that there may be situations where an employee's compensation is outside of this range.
Role Description:
The purpose of a Medical Assistant at Oak Street Health is to gather all necessary medical
information regarding our patients to ensure providers have the most accurate information
available when making healthcare decisions.
Medical Assistants (MA) report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. They are
a vital element of our model and important members of our Care Teams. Being an MA at Oak
Street Health requires high levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving
skills. You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical
Assistants will collaborate closely with their teammates to ensure an unmatched patient
experience while driving clinical results. As an MA you will accomplish this by assisting in the
assessment of patient's health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing
performed during appointments.
Check out this pamphlet for a sneak peek into the life of an Oak Street Medical Assistant!
Responsibilities:
Ensure an efficient patient flow; room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs,
complete required screenings and complete medication reviews
Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms
Respond to patient requests for telephonic support (Lab results, faxing records to
specialists, etc)
In accordance with state regulations, MAs may administer vaccinations, perform point of
care tests including but not limited to: A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws for lab testing, etc
Import required documents into EMR via scanning or PDF upload.
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
As required, conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures,
equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies and/or assist in maintaining
center lab
Other duties as assigned
What we're looking for
Required Qualifications:
State or national certification (as required by state), or graduation from an accredited
medical assistant course
1-year experience as a medical assistant
CPR or BLS Certification
Electronic Medical Record experience
Computer skills: Ability to quickly navigate and use multiple computer programs to
include, but not limited to Gmail, MS Word or Google Docs, Excel or Google Sheets, etc.
Proficiency in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.
Ability to work at least one year in a role
Ability to work 40+ hours per week
US work authorization
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role
Successful mastery of the workflow in their previous MA position
An appetite for expanded responsibilities, greater clinical experience, and a chance to truly
make an impact in their patients' lives
Preferred Qualifications:
2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Other Skills:
Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Someone who embodies being "Oaky"
What it means to be OAKY:
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and driving for results
Being relentlessly determined
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing, innovative company of community-based healthcare centers that provides 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 patient's communities, we can keep our patients healthy and then 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 in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. With an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oak Street values and are passionate about the mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be.
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Oak Street Health offers our coworkers advantages that can't be found in other clinical workplaces, including:
The opportunity to be part of a hyper-growth company focused on changing the future of healthcare.
Paid vacation/sick time, retirement options, as well as health, vision, and dental benefits
Brand new, beautiful working environment
Supportive and fun culture
High levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to learn more here: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Oak Street Health