Medical Assistant General Surgery East Region

Inova Health System

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health General Surgery East Region/Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to join their team. This is a Full-Time, Day Shift role, Monday – Friday. Inova is consistently recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience, and a top employer in the D.C. metro area and the nation. As Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider with over 26,000 team members, Inova is committed to providing world-class healthcare and supporting its staff through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities, aiming to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Requirements

• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation
• Certification: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patient for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Performs pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for the vulnerable population as indicated.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed.
• Organizes medical records, including lab results, progress notes, etc. to ensure the provider has all of the necessary information available during the patient's encounter.
• Scans necessary medical information into the chart readying the chart for the patient's encounter.
• Instructs patient in basic testing requirements, e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests, etc.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; ordering, sorting, and storing supplies; restocking exam/procedures rooms.
• Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies.
• Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines.
• Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy, as per manufacturer's requirements for equipment.
• Ensures equipment is in proper working order.
• Performs daily checks of equipment assuring it is in proper working order.
• Checks the environment prior to starting the clinic day to ensure there are no hazards in the hallways, no open containers, and rooms are clean and free of debris.
• Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.
• Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services.
• Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
• Communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager in an objective and timely manner.
• Actively participates in clinic huddles and offers suggestions to better meet the needs of the patients and the clinic flow.
• Participates actively in quality improvement initiatives and understands the importance of quality improvement.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering 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
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees