Medical Assistant 2 Children's Cardiology

Inova • Ashburn, VA

8h • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Children's Cardiology in Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This is a full-time, day-shift position working Monday through Friday. The role supports patient care, clinic operations, safety, and quality improvement in a children's cardiology practice.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and physician or nurse tasks as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, answer calls, and provide pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as directed by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Handle assigned clerical tasks, including sending and receiving medical records; obtaining lab, x-ray, hospital, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; organizing records; and scanning relevant 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 rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Follow sterile techniques, universal precautions, and applicable guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is working properly and inspect the clinic environment before the clinic day for hazards and cleanliness issues.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• Provide information to patients about 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.
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible retirement 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 and their spouses or partners and 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