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CVS Health

Runs pharmacies, health plans and clinics

Medical Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRenton, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Obtain and maintain full, active, unrestricted license(s) in the state where the Medical Assistant provides services.
  • Obtain and maintain credentialing and re-credentialing requirements as necessary.
  • Obtain and maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).
  • Have experience documenting care, administering medication, following infection-control precautions, assessing patient educational needs, performing physical assessments, obtaining vital signs, performing point-of-care testing, and coordinating care.
  • Be able to work effectively with patients and clinical care team members using interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving ability, adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
  • Be physically present in a retail or clinic setting and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
  • Be able to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, using hands and arms for clinical tasks, and positioning patients and equipment.
  • Have sufficient visual acuity, including close vision, and manual dexterity to perform clinical procedures and operate computers and clinical equipment.
  • Follow safety and infection-control procedures when potentially exposed to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials; training and personal protective equipment are provided.
  • Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

Responsibilities

  • Register patients and conduct intake, accurately documenting medical histories, including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history, in electronic health records; manage the waiting room and perform other duties that enhance the patient experience.
  • Develop and administer mental-health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function.
  • Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
  • Monitor vital signs and identify and record abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
  • Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and well-being.
  • Review medications to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
  • Provide patient-focused care and connect with patients.
  • Attend staff meetings, training, and continuing education as required.
  • Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.
  • Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have previous experience in primary care, urgent care, or an emergency room.
  • Have experience documenting in an electronic medical record (EMR) system such as Epic.
  • Have previous phlebotomy, vaccine-administration, and point-of-care experience.
  • Have previous patient-registration experience.
  • Have experience working in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage sensitive information ethically and responsibly.

About the Company

CVS Health

Runs pharmacies, health plans and clinics

CVS Health runs pharmacies, health insurance plans and medical clinics for individuals, employers and government programs across the United States. Its businesses include CVS Pharmacy, the Aetna insurer and Caremark, which manages prescription coverage and negotiates drug prices for health plans. Patients fill prescriptions in stores or by mail and receive care through walk-in clinics, primary care centers and home visits. The company earns money from prescription sales, insurance premiums, plan administration fees and clinical services, combining coverage with places to obtain treatment. Its first store opened in 1963, and its headquarters are in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Founded
1963

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