530127-Medical Assistant

Position Overview

Oak Street Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant responsible for gathering essential patient information to support providers in making informed healthcare decisions. Working closely within a dynamic care team, you will ensure efficient patient flow and contribute to an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure an efficient patient flow by rooming patients promptly, recording vital signs, completing screenings, and conducting medication reviews.
• Inventory supplies and stock exam rooms.
• Respond to patient telephonic requests (e.g., lab results, faxing records to specialists).
• Administer vaccinations and perform point-of-care tests (such as A1C, spirometry, EKGs, blood draws) as permitted by state regulations.
• Import required documents into the 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 needed.
• Conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures and maintaining center lab standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• State or national certification (or graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program).
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• CPR or BLS Certification.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Proficiency with computer applications (e.g., Gmail, MS Word/Google Docs, Excel/Google Sheets).
• Ability to communicate in non-English languages as required by the center's demographics.
• US work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in a Medical Assistant role.
• Demonstrated mastery of workflow in previous positions.
• An appetite for expanded responsibilities and greater clinical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working with geriatric patients.
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $18.50 - $42.35 base hourly rate; actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors.
• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, and financial coaching.
• Comprehensive benefit solutions such as paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, tuition assistance, and retiree medical access.