Medical Assistant - Regional Float

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* Title:

** Medical Assistant - Regional Float
** Company:
** Oak Street Health
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* Location:

** Various
* * 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.
** A Regional Float provides critical support across an expanded territory, requiring more frequent and extended travel across a broader area of clinics. This is a great opportunity for those looking to diversify and grow in their Medical Assistant career.
**** 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
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* Required Qualifications:

*** State or national certification for Medical Assistant
* 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.
* Reliable transportation and willingness to travel across a broad territory for operational support.
* 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
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* 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
** Anticipated Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Time Type
** Full time
** Pay Range
** The typical pay range for this role is:$18.50 - $42.35

This pay range represents the base hourly rate…