Medical Assistant 2 OBGYN

Inova Health System • Falls Church, VA

7h • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova OBGYN in Falls Church is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant 2 for a weekday day-shift role. The position provides general clinical, clerical, and environmental support to patients and the care team. Duties include supporting patient flow, recording vital measurements, assisting with examinations and procedures, collecting specimens, performing phlebotomy and injections, communicating instructions, maintaining patient records, preparing rooms and equipment, following safety and infection-control protocols, and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 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 patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist them as needed with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and care from physicians or nurses.
• Prepare patients for examinations 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 populations.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; organize records; and scan information into patient charts before encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including clean-catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and dispose of expired medications and supplies properly.
• Follow sterile techniques, universal precautions, and manufacturer guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily and ensure it is working properly; inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED