Medical Assistant 2 Inova Schar Cancer Institute 6S

Inova • Fairfax, VA

9d • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Schar Cancer Institute 6S-Breast Surgery at ICPH in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The position is based in the Riverstone Clinic, an outpatient physician clinic within the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. The clinic team works with a board-certified surgical oncologist and advanced practitioners to care for patients receiving breast cancer management. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Medical Assistant 2 supports patient care, clinic flow, and the clinical team. Responsibilities include taking vital measurements, assisting patients and clinicians, preparing patients for examinations and treatment, handling patient communications, maintaining medical records and clinic spaces, and supporting safety and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of clinical practice experience.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon start.
• Certified Medical Assistant credential upon start.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist patients with walking and other needs.
• Collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and assist physicians and nurses as needed.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable patients.
• 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 patient charts so providers have necessary information for 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 rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies properly and follow sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Follow manufacturer requirements and clinic guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy; check equipment daily and ensure it is in proper working order.
• Check the clinic environment before the start of the day for hazards and ensure hallways and rooms are clean and free of debris.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager promptly.
• Provide information to patients 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 offer suggestions to improve patient needs and clinic flow.
• 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 up to $5,250 per year.
• Student loan assistance 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