Medical Assistant - Inova Juniper Program (Alexandria)

Inova Health System • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant position at Inova Juniper Program involves providing patient care and clerical support in a healthcare setting focused on HIV/AIDS care. The role emphasizes collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and compassionate care for patients, while also participating in continuous education to enhance professional skills and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in medical terminology preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily checks of equipment to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• Performs general patient care responsibilities such as scheduling and organizing patient flow, recording patient blood pressure/height/weight, and accompanying patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Assists patients as needed with walking/collecting specimens and assists physicians/nurses in preparing patients for examinations/treatment.
• Relays instructions to patients/families and answers calls providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities such as sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining laboratory/X-ray reports, and processing referral information.
• Organizes medical records, laboratory results, and progress notes to ensure that the provider has all necessary information during patient encounters.
• Scans necessary medical information into patient charts.
• Instructs patients in basic testing requirements such as clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, and pap tests.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities such as setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol, cleaning exam/procedure rooms, and ordering/storing supplies.
• Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies and adheres to sterile technique and universal precautions guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED