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Medical Assistant 1 - Gen Surgery (Fairfax)
Inova Health
Fairfax (VA)
On-site
USD 35,000 - 48,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves providing essential patient care, assisting with clinical tasks, and managing patient flow in a busy surgical environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some clinical experience, demonstrating a commitment to patient safety and quality care. With a focus on teamwork and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 1 year of clinical practice experience preferred.
- High School or GED required.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care responsibilities and assist physicians/nurses.
- Manage clerical tasks, including patient records and lab reports.
- Ensure patient safety and clinic cleanliness.
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Job Description
Inova Physician Services (General Surgery-East Region) is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift from Monday – Friday.
Job Description
Inova Physician Services (General Surgery-East Region) is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to join the team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift from Monday – Friday.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
- 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. Organizes medical records, including lab results, progress notes, etc. to ensure the provider has all of the necessary information available during the patient's encounter. Scans necessary medical information into the chart readying the chart for the patient's encounter. Instructs patient in basic testing requirements, e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests, etc.
- 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. Properly disposes of expired medications and supplies. Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines. Follows guidelines for point-of-care testing, EKG techniques, and phlebotomy, as per manufacturer's requirements for equipment. Ensures equipment is in proper working order. Performs daily checks of equipment assuring it is in proper working order. Checks the environment prior to starting the clinic day to ensure there are no hazards in the hallways, no open containers, and rooms are clean and free of debris. Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety. Reports patient safety issues to the physician and practice manager in a timely manner. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic services. Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
- Communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager in an objective and timely manner.
- Actively participates in clinic huddles and offers suggestions to better meet the needs of the patients and the clinic flow. Participates actively in quality improvement initiatives and understands the importance of quality improvement.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
- Work schedule: Full Time Monday to Friday ~8am-5pm. May be required to float to other locations including Fair Oaks and Loudoun.
- Education: High School or GED
- Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience preferred.
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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