DescriptionCompany: Oak Street Health Title: Medical Assistant/CIS, House Calls ProgramCompany DescriptionThe 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 moreall 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 visitsAccompanying nurse practitioner on all house callsVital signs, medication reconciliation, patient / family educationDocumenting House Call note, managing referrals, orders and follow-upMaintaining supplies/equipmentOther duties as assignedWhat we're looking for:Genuine passion for primary care and reaching vulnerable patientsComfort navigating visits in patient homesWillingness to learn and be accountable for EMR documentation and workflowExcellent communication, follow-up, teamwork, and problem-solving skillsDesire to be a part of a fast-paced, innovative, quality-driven organizationRequirements:At least one year experience as a Medical Assistant + MA certificationMust pass all clinical competencies before supporting patient care, phlebotomy a plusDaily access to a vehicle with valid license and insuranceFlexibility to travel around ChicagolandBilingual (English and Spanish) a plusUS work authorization<