Medical Assistant 1: Day Shift, Full-Time (Growth & Benefits)

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% company match

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Internal Medicine in Falls Church is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role Monday–Friday. The position supports patient flow, basic clinical tasks, and clerical duties to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 6 months, and experience in a medical group setting. Bilingual skills are a plus; Inova offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Experience: Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care responsibilities including checking schedules and organizing patient flow; recording patient blood pressure, height, and weight; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, collecting specimens, phlebotomy, administering injections, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patient for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• Performs pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for the vulnerable population as indicated.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include: setting up instruments and equipment according to protocol; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits; ordering, sorting, and storing supplies; restocking exam/procedures rooms.
• Communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager in an objective and timely manner.
• Actively participates in clinic huddles and quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Clinical documentation

Communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Inova Internal Medicine in Falls Church is seeking a Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role Monday–Friday. The position supports patient flow, basic clinical tasks, and clerical duties to ensure smooth clinic operations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within 6 months, and experience in a medical group setting. Bilingual skills are a plus; Inova offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.