Medical Assistant 2 Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic

Inova • Fairfax, VA

4d • $19 - $31

About The Position

Inova Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care, clinic operations, record preparation, and a safe clinical environment. The role includes working with patients and families, assisting physicians and nurses, and contributing to quality improvement activities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Venipuncture experience is highly preferred.

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, 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 pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable patients.
• Perform assigned clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining lab and imaging reports and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, organizing records, and scanning information into patient charts.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms 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; follow applicable guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; and ensure equipment is in proper working order through daily checks.
• Check the clinic environment before the start of the day for hazards and cleanliness, and help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks.
• Report patient-safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner; communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Provide patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinic services.
• Assist with data collection for quality improvement activities and participate actively in quality improvement initiatives.
• 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 of up to $5,250 per year and student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• Mental health coaching or therapy sessions at no cost: 25 sessions per person per year 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