What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health?
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Position Summary
At Oak Street Health, medical assistants act as vital members of the care team, gathering medical information to assist providers. The role focuses on delivering exceptional, community-focused primary care to older adults.
Required Qualifications
Core Responsibilities
As an MA, you will accomplish this by assisting in the assessment of patients' health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed
Education
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$18.50 - $31.72
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits For Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/13/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Position Summary
At Oak Street Health, medical assistants act as vital members of the care team, gathering medical information to assist providers. The role focuses on delivering exceptional, community-focused primary care to older adults.
Required Qualifications
Core Responsibilities
- Patient Flow: Room patients efficiently, complete vital signs, execute required screenings, and review medications.
- Clinical Tasks: Perform point-of-care testing (A1C, spirometry, EKGs), blood draws, and administer vaccinations.
- Administrative Duties: Scan documents into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, request medical records, and process orders for durable medical equipment.
- Clinic Operations: Stock exam rooms, order supplies, and maintain infection control standards. [1]
As an MA, you will accomplish this by assisting in the assessment of patients' health conditions, through screenings and routine diagnostic testing performed
Education
- Education: Graduation from an accredited medical assistant course or required state/national certification.
- Experience: At least 1 year of experience as a medical assistant. A minimum of 3 years and prior geriatric care experience are strongly preferred.
- Certifications: Current CPR or BLS Certification; Phlebotomy certification is a plus.
- Skills: Strong computer proficiency (EMR, Gmail, Epic Google Workspace/MS Office) and a customer-service oriented mindset. [1]
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is
$18.50 - $31.72
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits For Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/13/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Salary : $19 - $32