Medical Assistant 2 Gastroenterology

Inova Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement: 5% match

Education assistance: up to $5,250/yr;

Student loan assistance: up to $10,000

Mental health support: 25 free therapy

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health Gastroenterology in Springfield is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day shift role Monday through Friday. The position involves direct patient care, assisting clinicians, and supporting patient flow within a clinical setting.

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 1 year of clinical experience, and BLS and CMA certifications on start. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of clinical practice experience.
• BLS certification and CMA certification upon start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow, vitals, exam prep, and specimen collection.
• Support physicians and nurses during visits and procedures.
• Handle clerical tasks and patient records as needed.
• Maintain sterile technique and daily equipment checks.

Education

High School or GED

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

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.

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: offering up 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: offering paid 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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