Medical Assistant OBGYN

Inova • Ashburn, VA

9d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health OBGYN in Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to provide patient care and clinical, clerical, and environmental support in a medical group practice. The role is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient flow, assists patients and clinicians, prepares examination and procedure areas, maintains patient records and equipment, and contributes to patient safety and quality improvement.

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

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and care provided by 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 medical records; obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; and complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Organize medical records and scan relevant information into charts so providers have the materials needed for patient encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies properly and follow sterile technique and universal precautions.
• Follow manufacturer requirements and clinic guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in proper working order and inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks, report safety issues promptly to the physician and practice manager, and provide patients with information about 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 offer suggestions to improve patient needs and clinic flow.
• 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