Medical Assistant

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Title: Medical Assistant

Company: Oak Street Health 

Location: 2301 N 29th St Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Role Description:

At Oak Street Health, Medical Assistants (MAs) are essential Care Team members who report to the Practice Manager or Center Operations Specialist. Your primary role is to collect accurate patient data — through screenings, collecting vitals and diagnostic testing — to support informed clinical decision-making.

Success in this role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to building strong relationships with our patients. By collaborating closely with your team, you will drive clinical results while ensuring an unmatched patient experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure an efficient patient flow: room patients in a timely manner, complete vital signs, complete required screenings and complete medication reviews

• Stock exam rooms and manage inventory of supplies.

• Respond to patient requests for telephonic support, such a 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 (phlebotomy)

• Ensure accurate record keeping by updating Electronic Mecial Record (EMR) system and upload required documents via scanning or PDF upload  

• Participate in daily care team meetings to discuss patient care and clinic operations

• Process orders for durable medical equipment, in partnership with clinical leadership and support teams

• As required by the patient provider, request medical records from external providers and specialists

• Conduct any required 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:

• At least 1 year experience employed as a medical assistant, preferably in primary care.

• CPR or BLS Certification 

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience 

• 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.  

• Hands-on patient experience with taking patient vitals, administering diagnostic testing, and immunizations

• US work authorization

Strongly Preferred:

• State or national certification graduation from an accredited medical assistant course

• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) license from state or national level

• Experience with blood draws (phlebotomy) and specimen collection.

• Problem-solving skills, professional accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

• 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

• Fluency in another language is not required, but is a plus when it comes to connecting with our diverse patient communities.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 - $38.82

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time sal