Clinical Informatics Specialist
Description
Company: Oak Street Health
Title: Float Clinical Informatics Specialist/Medical Assistant, Care Services
Oak Street Health is a rapidly growing company of primary care centers for adults on Medicare in medically-underserved communities where there is little to no quality healthcare. Oak Street's care is based on an entirely new model that is based on value for its patients, not on volume of services. The company is accountable for its patients' health, spending more than twice as long with its patients and taking on the risks and costs of their care. For more information, visit http://www.oakstreethealth.com.
Role Description
Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. Our Care Teams build individual relationships across a panel of patients. The Care Team is responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.
Medical Assistant/Scribes (Clinical Informatics Specialists) are an important addition to our Care Teams. High levels of flexibility, energy, attention to detail, and problem solving are required to be successful. The goal of this position is to be available as a substitute Medical Assistant, Scribe or combination when one is unavailable. As a Scribe, you will be the personal data assistant to the provider. This means you handle informatics responsibilities for providers during patient visits in our centers. You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health members. As a Medical Assistant, you will work closely and collaboratively with your teammates to greet and room Oak Street Health patients. You will be expected to assist in assessing member's health conditions, including performing routine diagnostic testing during appointments. As a floating position, you will also build a knowledge base of best practices across clinics and actively share them with teams.
Responsibilities:
Greeting and rooming patients
Taking vital signs
Collecting blood by venipuncture, and ensuring correct collection of blood specimens
Managing medical supplies
Ensuring the care space is clean and safe
Observing and recording patient encounters/examinations
Documenting patient information, history, and diagnoses
Assisting in medical management
Documenting medical decision making
Consultation with the care team and other providers on patient needs
Other duties as assigned
The Float Scribe/MA will report to the Director of Care Services.
What we're looking for
We're looking for motivated, experienced Certified Medical Assistants with:
CPR Certification required
2-5 years in a Medical Assistant role preferred
At least 1 year of direct scribe experience preferred
Medical Assistant certification or registration required
2 or more years of experience working with geriatric patients preferred
Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
Access to a vehicle daily (floating position across a few centers)- gas is reimbursed
EMR experience required
Familiarity with Quest Diagnostics procedures and computer-based lab system preferred
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation
Demonstrates problem-solving skills, accountability, and a flexible, positive attitude
US work authorization
Someone who embodies being 'Oaky'. What it means to be OAKY:
Creating an unmatched patient experience
Driving clinical excellence
Taking ownership and driving for results
Being scrappy
Radiating positive energy
Assuming good intentions
Why Oak Street?
Oak Street Health offers our coworkers advantages that can't be found in other clinical workplaces, including:
Generous benefits, including paid vacation/sick time, retirement options, as well as health, vision and dental benefits
Brand new, beautiful working environment
Supportive and fun culture
High levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
Opportunity to be at the forefront of a revolution in healthcare
Why does Oak Street Health offer all of these benefits? Because we know what it takes to deliver the highest level of care, and our team deserves the best resources to succeed and enjoy their work. In return, we expect the best out of co-workers.
Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply to oakstreethealth.com/careers