Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Medical Assistant/CIS, House Calls Program
For applicants in New York, the estimated range would be $23.50 - $28.00 per hour. This base pay does not include additional forms of compensation including bonuses, overtime, etc.Company Description
The mission of Oak Street Health is to rebuild healthcare as it should be.
We are 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.
The Oak Street model integrates outstanding clinical expertise, technology, and teamwork to deliver improved care quality and cost savings. These cost savings are then reinvested into care in our communities, creating a virtuous cycle of improving community health.
We are a national organization serving over 100,000 patients and we are growing rapidly. We are a diverse team of care providers, service team members, technologists, community outreach experts, business professionals, and more -- all dedicated to our Oaky Values and motivated by our mission. We're looking forward to getting to know you!
For more information, visit www.oakstreethealth.com.
Role Description:
Oak Street Health delivers high-quality primary care to Medicare patients in neighborhood centers - and at home when needed. The House Calls Medical Assistant/CIS will fulfill a crucial role, supporting logistics, clinical care, and documentation in our innovative home-based care program. The Home Visit Medical Assistant/CIS will work directly with a House Calls nurse practitioner on a daily basis, in collaboration with center-based care teams, to help identify and bridge gaps in care when patients return from the hospital or experience other challenges.
Core functions:
Preparing visit schedule, route, and logistics for all visits
Accompanying nurse practitioner on all house calls
Vital signs, medication reconciliation, patient / family education
Documenting House Call note, managing referrals, orders and follow-up
Maintaining supplies/equipment
Other duties as assigned
What we're looking for:
Genuine passion for primary care and reaching vulnerable patients
Comfort navigating visits in patient homes
Willingness to learn and be accountable for EMR documentation and workflow
Excellent communication, follow-up, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Desire to be a part of a fast-paced, innovative, quality-driven organization
Requirements:
At least one year experience as a Medical Assistant + MA certification
Must pass all clinical competencies before supporting patient care, phlebotomy a plus
Daily access to a vehicle with valid license and insurance
Flexibility to travel around Chicagoland
Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus
US work authorization
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What does being 'Oaky' look like?
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and delivering results
Being scrappy
Why 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 culture
Fast-paced and innovative environment
Competitive 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.