Medical Assistant 2 Internal Medicine

Inova • Falls Church, VA

7d • $19 - $31

About The Position

Inova Internal Medicine in Falls Church is hiring a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant 2 to support patient care and clinic operations. The role includes clinical, clerical, and environmental duties, as well as participation in clinic huddles and quality improvement activities.

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 certification upon start.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; escort 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 examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with relevant information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable patients.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain lab and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; complete forms and requisitions; organize records; scan relevant information into patient charts; and prepare charts for patient encounters.
• 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 visits; order, sort, store, and restock supplies; and dispose of expired medications and supplies appropriately.
• Use sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow manufacturer requirements for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in working order and inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness issues.
• Help identify actual and potential patient safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager promptly.
• Provide patients with information to help them use and benefit from clinic services, and assist with data collection for quality improvement.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles, suggest ways 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.
• Retirement plan 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, 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED