Medical Assistant

CVS Health Corp

Gretna, LA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.50–$31.72 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Clinical Assessment, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Durable Medical Equipment, Electrocardiogram, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Geography, Geriatrics, Google Apps, Healthcare, Incentive Programs, Infection Control, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medications, Microsoft Office, Order Processing, Order Supplies, Patient Assessment, Phlebotomy, Primary Care, Safety/Work Safety
LOCATION
Gretna, LA
POSTED
5 days ago

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

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]

Preferred Qualifications

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]

Anticipated Weekly Hours

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.

About the Company

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CVS Health Corp

CVS Health offers a world of promising job opportunities across a diverse range of careers in everything from corporate and pharmacy roles to retails positions. No matter where you work at CVS Health, your unique skills, talents and abilities are welcome and valued. We recognize and reward greatness and want our employees to know their work is making a difference in the lives of millions. Join us today. Together we can continue making innovative, high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and accessible – for all.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
https://cvshealth.com/