Medical Assistant; Ma - Primary Care

Company: Oak Street Health

Title: Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

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.

Role

Description:

Medical Assistants are a key part of our Care Teams. They greet and room patients, assess health conditions, perform routine diagnostic testing during appointments, and collaborate with providers and the care team to ensure high-quality patient care.

• Ensures efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their schedule
• Delivers an exceptional patient experience, and helps patients prepare for their provider visit
• Obtains vital signs, chief complaint and reviews medications
• Orders supplies and stocks exam rooms
• Conducts routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment quality checks, and checks for expired medication and supplies
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visits
• Under direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provides telephonic support to patients
• Assists providers, RNs or social workers with home-based support for high-risk members as necessary
• Under direction of an RN or Provider, offers MA appropriate visits, such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures
• Performs waived laboratory testing
• Applies or assists with application of durable medical equipment
• Supports care team with obtaining medical records and ensuring records are scanned into the EMR per protocols
• Participates in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations
• Other duties, as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant certification or registration
• CPR Certification required (or must be obtained)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• EMR experience preferred
• 2+ years in a Medical Assistant role preferred
• Experience in a pediatric outpatient setting preferred

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems, particularly pediatric-focused software
• Additional certifications such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Bilingual abilities, especially Spanish, to better serve diverse patient populations
• Strong patient education and family communication skills

• Ongoing need to see and read information, monitor patients, and operate equipment
• Frequent standing; occasional walking, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Ability to drive is not required unless specified for the role

Northfield Clinic - Primary Care

Denver, Colorado

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.88 - $31.09

• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and other leave programs
• Employer-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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