Oak Street Health
Float Medical Assistant
Oak Street Health, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, 35485
Description
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Float Medical Assistant
Location: Various
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. By providing holistic, comprehensive and integrated care right in our patients' communities, we can help keep them healthy and reinvest cost savings in further care for those same communities and others. Since 2013, Oak Street Health has brought its singular approach to tens of thousands of people across the nation. With an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oak Street values and are passionate about our mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be.
For more information, visit www.oakstreethealth.com.
Role Description:
Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.
Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. Medical Assistants are expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants are expected to assist in assessing a patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments.
Core Responsibilities:
Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their scheduleDeliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visitObtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medicationsDeliver patient screenings per protocolsOrder supplies and stock exam roomsConduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and suppliesEnsure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visitsUnder direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patientsUnder direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate 'visits,' such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.Perform waived laboratory testingSchedule diagnostic testingApply or assist with the application of durable medical equipmentParticipate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operationsOther duties, as assignedWhat are we looking for?
3+ years in a Medical Assistant roleCPR Certification requiredMedical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirementEMR experience and proficiency required2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferredPhlebotomy Technician Certification preferredStrong communication skills and customer service orientationDemonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitudeFluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary and indicated in Job title)US work authorizationSomeone who embodies being 'Oaky'What does being 'Oaky' look like?
Radiating positive energyAssuming good intentionsCreating an unmatched patient experienceDriving clinical excellenceTaking ownership and delivering resultsBeing scrappyWhy Oak Street?
Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:
Collaborative and energetic cultureFast-paced and innovative environmentCompetitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth.com/careers.
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Float Medical Assistant
Location: Various
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. By providing holistic, comprehensive and integrated care right in our patients' communities, we can help keep them healthy and reinvest cost savings in further care for those same communities and others. Since 2013, Oak Street Health has brought its singular approach to tens of thousands of people across the nation. With an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oak Street values and are passionate about our mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be.
For more information, visit www.oakstreethealth.com.
Role Description:
Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Care teams are responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.
Medical Assistants are an important part of our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem-solving are required to be successful. Medical Assistants are expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. Medical Assistants work closely and collaboratively with their teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. Medical Assistants are expected to assist in assessing a patient's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments.
Core Responsibilities:
Ensure efficient patient flow by rooming patients in a timely manner and assisting the provider with staying timely on their scheduleDeliver an exceptional patient experience, and help patients prepare for their provider visitObtain vital signs, chief complaints and review medicationsDeliver patient screenings per protocolsOrder supplies and stock exam roomsConduct routine quality control checks, including infection control measures, equipment QAs, and check for expired medication and suppliesEnsure exam rooms are clean, safe, and ready for patient visitsUnder direction of an RN, provider and/or protocol, provide telephonic support to patientsUnder direction of an RN or Provider, offer MA appropriate 'visits,' such as administering vaccinations and performing procedures, including but not limited to: ABI, spirometry, EKGs, etc.Perform waived laboratory testingSchedule diagnostic testingApply or assist with the application of durable medical equipmentParticipate in care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operationsOther duties, as assignedWhat are we looking for?
3+ years in a Medical Assistant roleCPR Certification requiredMedical Assistant certification or registration required. Over 5 years of applicable, consecutive Medical Assistant experience may substitute for this requirementEMR experience and proficiency required2+ years of experience working with geriatric patients is preferredPhlebotomy Technician Certification preferredStrong communication skills and customer service orientationDemonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitudeFluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary and indicated in Job title)US work authorizationSomeone who embodies being 'Oaky'What does being 'Oaky' look like?
Radiating positive energyAssuming good intentionsCreating an unmatched patient experienceDriving clinical excellenceTaking ownership and delivering resultsBeing scrappyWhy Oak Street?
Oak Street Health offers our coworkers the opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare, as well as:
Collaborative and energetic cultureFast-paced and innovative environmentCompetitive benefits including paid vacation and sick time, generous 401K match with immediate vesting, and health benefits
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth.com/careers.