Medical Assistant Scribe - House Calls Program NJ

Company: Oak Street Health 

Title:  Medical Assistant/CIS, House Calls Program

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.