Medical Assistant OBGYN
About The Position
Inova Health OBGYN in Chantilly is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to support patient care and clinic operations. This is a full-time, day-shift position Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant performs patient-care, clerical, and environmental duties; supports providers and patients throughout clinic visits; and contributes to patient safety, clinic flow, and quality improvement. The role includes preparing exam and procedure rooms, maintaining equipment and supplies, following sterile techniques and universal precautions, and escalating patient-safety or operational concerns in a timely manner. Inova describes itself as a nonprofit healthcare provider with more than 26,000 team members and highlights its focus on healthcare safety, quality, patient experience, and professional development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical practice experience.
Responsibilities
- Check schedules and organize patient flow; record patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and physician or nurse tasks.
- Prepare patients for examination and treatment, relay instructions to patients and families, and answer calls with pertinent information.
- Perform pre-visit planning as directed by the physician for vulnerable populations.
- Handle assigned clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining test and referral information, completing forms and requisitions, organizing records, and scanning relevant information into patient charts.
- Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, such as 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 properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
- Follow sterile techniques, universal precautions, and manufacturer guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; perform daily equipment checks and ensure equipment is in working order.
- Check the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and cleanliness; help identify 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, and 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, 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.
- Inova retirement match of the first 5% of eligible 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
