Medical Assistant Inova Cares For Children

Inova • Annandale, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Cares For Children in Annandale is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to support clinic operations and patient care. This is a full-time, day-shift role, Monday through Friday. The position includes general patient-care, clerical, and environmental responsibilities, along with contributions to patient safety and quality improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical practice experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and organize patient flow.
• Record patients’ blood pressure, height, and weight; accompany patients to exam or procedure rooms; and assist with walking, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, and physician or nurse procedures as needed.
• 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 patients.
• Send and receive medical records; obtain laboratory, X-ray, hospital, and referral information; and complete forms and requisitions as needed.
• 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.
• Properly dispose of expired medications and supplies.
• Use appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions.
• Follow manufacturer requirements and guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy.
• Check equipment daily to ensure it is in proper working order.
• Inspect the clinic environment before the day begins for hazards and ensure hallways and rooms are clean and free of debris.
• Help identify actual and potential 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.
• Assist with data collection for quality-improvement activities and participate 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 improve patient needs and 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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