Medical Assistant Primary Care

Inova • Annandale, VA

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About The Position

Inova Primary Care in Annandale is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care and clinic operations by assisting clinicians, preparing patients and exam rooms, maintaining records and supplies, and contributing to patient safety and quality improvement.

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.
• Spanish bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patient blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; assist patients with walking and other needs; collect specimens; perform phlebotomy and administer injections; and 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 vulnerable patients.
• Carry out assigned clerical duties, including sending and receiving medical records, obtaining lab and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information, and completing forms and requisitions.
• Organize medical records and scan necessary information into patient charts before encounters.
• 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.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies appropriately.
• Follow sterile technique and universal precautions, and comply with manufacturer requirements for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Inspect the clinic environment before the start of the day for hazards, open containers, and unclean or cluttered rooms.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager promptly.
• Help patients understand and use clinic services.
• Assist with data collection for quality improvement and participate actively in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate patient- or staff-related problems objectively and promptly to the practice manager.
• Participate in clinic huddles and suggest ways to better meet patient needs and improve clinic flow.
• 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