Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish Required) - Medical Assistant
Company: Oak Street Health Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Medical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish Required)Company: Oak
Street Health
Title: Medical Assistant
Compensation: Based on regional bands
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
patients' 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.
* 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 does being "Oaky" look like?
* Radiating positive energy
* Assuming good intentions
* Creating an unmatched patient experience
* Driving clinical excellence
* Taking ownership and delivering results
* Being relentlessly determined
Why Oak Street Health?
Oak Street Health is on a mission to "Rebuild healthcare as it
should be'', providing personalized primary care for older adults
on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living
life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in
our patient's communities, and focused on the quality of care over
volume of services. We're an organization on the move! With over
150 locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health
is attracting and cultivating team members who embody "Oaky" values
and passion for our mission.
Oak Street Health Benefits:
* Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving
health outcomes for medicare patients
* Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match
options
* Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
* Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education
stipends
* New centers and flexible work environments
* Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid
advancement
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace
diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply.
Learn more at
www.oakstreethealth.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-oak-street-health
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