Medical Assistant 2 Family Medicine

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

7h • $19 - $31

About The Position

Inova Health Family Medicine in Oakton is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2. This full-time, day-shift role works Monday through Friday and supports patient care, clinical operations, and clinic flow. The Medical Assistant 2 provides general patient care, supports physicians and nurses, completes assigned clerical and environmental duties, contributes to patient safety and quality improvement, and communicates relevant issues to the practice manager.

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.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam and procedure rooms; assist patients with walking and other needs; collect specimens; perform phlebotomy; administer injections; assist physicians and nurses; prepare patients for examinations and treatment; relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls and provide relevant information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as directed by the physician for identified vulnerable populations.
• Complete assigned clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records; obtaining lab and x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; organizing records; scanning information into charts; and preparing charts for patient encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including clean-catch urine collection, EKGs, phlebotomy, and Pap tests.
• Complete assigned environmental duties, including setting up instruments and equipment, cleaning rooms and equipment between visits, ordering and storing supplies, restocking rooms, and properly disposing of expired medications and supplies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions; follow manufacturer requirements and 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; help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks; and report safety issues promptly 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mental health coaching or therapy sessions at no cost for team members and their spouses or partners and children: 25 sessions per person per year.
• 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