Medical Assistant 2 Nursing Services

Inova Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Committed to Team Member Health

Retirement

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a Medical Assistant 2 for the Nursing Services Float Pool at ICPH in Fairfax. This full-time, day-shift role supports efficient patient flow, performs vital signs, and assists providers in exams and procedures.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of clinical experience; BLS and CMA certification are expected on start. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of clinical practice experience.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification upon start; Certified Medical Assistant certification upon start.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules, manage patient flow, record vitals, assist exam and procedures.
• Assist with pre-visiting planning for vulnerable patients.
• Handle clerical tasks: medical records, forms, and scans.
• Maintain clean exam rooms, restock supplies, and ensure sterile techniques.
• Participate in clinic huddles and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health Nursing Services Float Pool at ICPH in Fairfax 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 686733
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 09/08/2026, 05:45 PM
• Locations Inova 8095 - Fairfax East
• Apply Before 09/11/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)