Medical Assistant Neurosurgery Clinic

Inova • Fairfax, VA

6d • $18 - $30

About The Position

Inova Health Neurosurgery Clinic at IFH in Fair Oaks is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1. This is a full-time, day-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care, clinic operations, documentation, and a safe, organized care environment while working with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 patient blood pressure, height, and weight; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and other patient needs.
• Assist physicians and nurses, 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 patients.
• Send and receive patient medical records; obtain laboratory and imaging reports, hospital notes, and referral information; and complete forms and requisitions.
• Organize medical records and scan necessary information into the chart so providers have the information needed for patient 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; and order, sort, store, and restock supplies.
• Dispose of expired medications and supplies appropriately, use sterile techniques and universal precautions, and follow guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in proper working order and inspect the clinic environment for hazards and cleanliness before the clinic day begins.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED