Medical Assistant Inova Cares For Children

Inova • Annandale, VA

2d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Inova Cares For Children in Annandale is seeking a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant 1 to support patient care and clinic operations Monday through Friday. The role includes assisting patients and clinicians, preparing examination and procedure rooms, supporting clinical testing, and completing clerical and environmental tasks. The Medical Assistant also contributes to patient safety, clinic flow, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical practice experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to examination or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other patient needs.
• Assist physicians and nurses; prepare patients for examinations and treatment; relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls and provide pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as directed by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Perform clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining reports and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, organizing records, and scanning information into patient charts.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment; clean rooms and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Follow sterile techniques, universal precautions, and manufacturer guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; check equipment and ensure it is functioning properly.
• Check the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness, identify actual or potential patient-safety risks, and report safety issues promptly to the physician and practice manager.
• 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 to the practice manager objectively and promptly.
• Participate in clinic huddles, suggest ways to improve patient needs and clinic flow, and 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 and 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