CVS Health is hiring a Medical Assistant II for our Rheumatology practice. In this role, you will support healthcare teams by assisting with clinical and non-clinical patient services under the direction of healthcare providers. You will collaborate directly with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff in a mission-driven patient care environment.
What You'll Do
- Assist Medical Assistants with day-to-day questions and participate in onboarding training to facilitate learning.
- Prepare patients for examination, obtain medical information, measure vital signs, weight, and height, and record data in the patient's medical record.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Perform general office duties, serve as a liaison between departments, and advocate for patients with a positive customer service approach.
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log them, and prepare them for testing.
- Maintain inventory of immunizations and check expiration dates.
- Improve departmental quality initiatives, such as two patient identifiers and hand hygiene.
- Stock and maintain exam and treatment rooms.
- Maintain a clean, hygienic environment by disinfecting and preparing clinic rooms before and after each patient visit.
- Perform scanning and cross-over coverage as needed.
- Perform prior authorizations for prescriptions and radiology exams.
- Assist physician procedures.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 1-2 years of direct Medical Assistant experience or work in the medical field
- Ability to take vital signs and manual blood pressure, and collect blood samples and other specimens
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols
- Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical office software
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks in complex and busy environments
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Compliance with all local, state, and federal privacy and confidentiality rules and regulations
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions or approaches
- Strong time management skills
Nice to Have
- Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting
- Basic Life Support (BLS Certification)
- Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification)
Technical Stack
- Electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Medical office software
Team & Environment
You will collaborate directly with physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff to deliver patient care.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at 32 Fruit Street.
The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
