Medical Assistant 2 Children's Cardiology

Inova • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Inova Children's Cardiology in Ashburn is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This full-time, day-shift position works Monday through Friday and supports patient care, clinic operations, and quality improvement. The Medical Assistant helps prepare patients for examinations and treatment, supports physicians and nurses, maintains clinical records and equipment, and helps ensure a safe and orderly clinic environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking and other patient needs.
• Collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and assist physicians and nurses.
• 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 before encounters.
• 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, and store supplies; and restock rooms.
• Properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Follow manufacturer requirements and guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and ensure hallways and rooms are clean and free of debris.
• Help identify actual and potential risks to patient safety and promptly report safety issues 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 activities and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles and suggest ways to improve patient needs and clinic flow.
• 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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED