Medical Assistant

Company: Oak Street Health

Location: 222-19 Linden Blvd Jamaica, NY 11411

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.

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