Medical Assistant 2 Inova Cares For Families

Inova Health System • Sterling, VA

9d • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Cares For Families in Sterling is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This is a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The position provides clinical, clerical, and environmental support for patient care, including preparing patients and rooms, assisting physicians and nurses, organizing medical records, maintaining equipment and supplies, and supporting patient safety and quality improvement. The Medical Assistant also communicates with patients, families, and clinic staff and participates in clinic huddles and improvement initiatives.

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 certification upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist 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 relevant information.
• Perform physician-indicated pre-visit planning for vulnerable patients.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain laboratory, X-ray, hospital, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; organize records and scan 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 exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow applicable guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily and ensure it is functioning properly; inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness issues.
• Help identify actual and potential patient safety risks and report patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• Provide information to help 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, offer suggestions 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.
• 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