Medical Assistant Pain Management

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

12h • $18 - $29

About The Position

Inova Health Pain Management at IFH in Fair Oaks is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care, clinic flow, clinical and clerical processes, and a safe, clean clinical environment. The role also contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, and effective use of clinic services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other needs alongside physicians and nurses.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide relevant information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; and complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Organize medical records and scan relevant information into patient charts so providers have necessary information for encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including clean-catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and dispose of expired medications and supplies properly.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow manufacturer requirements for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is working properly and inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager promptly.
• Provide patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinic services, and assist with data collection for quality improvement.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles, suggest ways to improve patient needs and clinic flow, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED