Medical Assistant 2 Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This full-time, day-shift role is scheduled Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant provides clinical, clerical, and environmental support to help prepare patients and the clinic for care. Responsibilities include patient intake and assistance, organizing records and supplies, maintaining equipment and exam rooms, following safety and infection-control procedures, and supporting quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of clinical practice experience.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) 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 patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms and assist with walking and other needs.
• Collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and assist physicians and nurses.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with 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, referral information, and other records; complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• Organize medical records and scan necessary information into the chart so it is ready for the patient encounter.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Set up instruments and equipment according to protocol; clean exam and procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits.
• Order, sort, store, and restock supplies; 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 environment before the clinic day starts for hazards, open containers, and rooms that are not clean or free of debris.
• Assist in identifying actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• 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 better meet patient needs and improve 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.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance.
• Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance.
• 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