Medical Assistant Primary Care

Inova • Fairfax, VA

8d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Inova Health Primary Care in Fair Oaks is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1. This is a full-time, day-shift role working Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care, clinic operations, medical record preparation, and a safe and organized clinical environment. The role also contributes to patient education, clinic huddles, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation.
• 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; accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other care as needed.
• Assist physicians and nurses, prepare patients for examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as directed by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain laboratory, imaging, hospital, 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, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order and manage supplies; and restock rooms.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies properly and follow sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Follow applicable guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; check that equipment is functioning properly and perform daily equipment checks.
• Check the clinic environment for hazards and cleanliness before the clinic day begins.
• Help identify actual and 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.
• Assist with data collection for quality improvement activities and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles and suggest ways to improve patient needs and clinic flow.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Team member wellness program.
• Retirement plan 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 and their spouses or partners and 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