Medical Assistant, PRN Cardiology

Inova • Alexandria, VA

9h • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Health Cardiology in Springfield is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 for a PRN day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The Medical Assistant supports patient care, clinical operations, clerical work, and clinic safety and quality activities. Responsibilities include preparing patients and exam rooms, assisting clinicians, organizing patient information, maintaining equipment and supplies, and communicating with patients, families, and clinic staff.

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 patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and physician or nurse tasks; prepare patients for examinations and treatment; relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls and provide pertinent information.
• Perform pre-visit planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Perform clerical duties such as sending and receiving medical records; obtaining laboratory, imaging, hospital, and referral information; completing forms and requisitions; organizing records; scanning information into charts; and preparing charts for patient encounters.
• Instruct patients in basic testing requirements, including 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.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions; follow manufacturer requirements and guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKGs, and phlebotomy; and ensure equipment is in proper working order through daily checks.
• Check the clinic environment before the start of the day for hazards and ensure hallways and rooms are clean and free of debris.
• Help identify actual and potential patient-safety risks and report patient-safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner.
• Provide information to patients so they can fully 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 matches the first 5% of eligible retirement contributions, starting on the first day.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year and student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
• Mental health coaching or therapy: 25 sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses or partners, and children.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED