Jobs · Healthcare · Louisiana

Medical Assistant

Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health · Shreveport, LA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$18.5–$31.72/hrFull-time

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
  • Assist in the assessment of patients’ health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed during appointments
  • Conduct routine quality control checks including infection control measures, equipment, and checks for expired medication and supplies
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 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

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
  • 2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Professional accountability
  • A flexible, positive attitude
  • Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options
  • Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
  • Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends
  • New centers and flexible work environments
  • Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement

About the role

Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

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