Medical Assistant 2 Gastroenterology

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health Gastroenterology in Springfield is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time day shift, Monday–Friday. This role supports patient flow, assists clinicians, and performs routine clinical tasks in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement matching, tuition and loan assistance, mental health support, paid time off and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical practice experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and CMA certification upon start.
• Strong communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care: check schedules, manage patient flow, record blood pressure, height and weight, escort to exam rooms, assist with procedures and injections.
• Handles clerical tasks: medical records, lab/x-ray reports, forms and requisitions.
• Prepares exam rooms, maintains sterile techniques, restocks supplies, and ensures a safe clinical environment.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and clinic huddles.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Injections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Inova Health Gastroenterology in Springfield is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 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

Medical Assistant 2 Job 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. 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.
• Education:High School or GED
• Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience.
• Certification:Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) upon start & Certified Medical Assistant upon start

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 692041
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 02:00 PM
• Apply Before 10/26/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)