Medical Assistant General Surgery East Region

Inova Health System • VA, VA

12d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health General Surgery East Region in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1. This is a full-time, day-shift position, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports general patient care, clinic operations, and patient flow; performs clerical and environmental duties; and contributes to patient safety 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.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; assist patients with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other 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 patients.
• Perform clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records; obtaining laboratory, imaging, hospital, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; organizing records and results; scanning information into patient charts; and instructing patients in basic testing requirements.
• Prepare and maintain clinical spaces and equipment, including setting up instruments and equipment, cleaning rooms and equipment between visits, ordering and storing supplies, restocking rooms, and disposing of expired medications and supplies.
• Follow sterile techniques, universal precautions, and applicable guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; check equipment daily to ensure proper operation.
• Check the clinic environment for hazards and cleanliness before the clinic day; help identify 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 objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles, suggest improvements to 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.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement 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