Medical Assistant Inova Schar Cancer Institute 6N
About The Position
Inova Schar Cancer Institute 6N at ICPH in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for its outpatient Potomac Clinic. The clinic team works with breast medical oncologists and advanced practitioners to provide non-surgical management of breast cancer. The role supports patient care, clinic operations, and patient safety, while helping deliver care from diagnosis through survivorship. This is a full-time, day-shift position, Monday through Friday. Team members work five 8-hour shifts. The clinic operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closes for seven recognized Inova holidays, and has no on-call requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical practice experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate general patient care, including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording blood pressure, height, and weight; escorting patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assisting with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and care provided by physicians and nurses.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide relevant information.
- Perform pre-visit planning as directed by physicians for vulnerable patients.
- Complete assigned clerical work, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining laboratory and imaging reports and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, organizing records, and scanning information into patient charts before encounters.
- Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
- Set up instruments and equipment; clean rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and dispose of expired medications and supplies properly.
- Use sterile techniques and universal precautions; follow manufacturer requirements for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; and perform daily checks to ensure equipment is working properly.
- Check the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness, identify actual or potential patient-safety risks, and promptly report safety issues to the physician and practice manager.
- Provide information that helps patients use and benefit from clinic services and assist with data collection for quality-improvement activities.
- 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 take part 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 and student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Mental health coaching or therapy at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and children: 25 sessions per person per year.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
