Medical Assistant 2 Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness program

Retirement matching 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/yr

Student loan repayment up to $10,000

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day shift from Monday to Friday. Inova is recognized as a national leader in safety, quality, and patient experience.

The role includes assisting with patient flow, vitals, phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection, and clerical tasks, within a supportive environment that emphasizes staff wellness and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED
• 1 year of clinical practice experience
• BLS and CMA certifications required at start

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and patient flow; record vitals and assist during examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy, injections, specimen collection as directed by physicians.
• Prepare patients for procedures; relay instructions to patients and families.
• Organize and file medical records; obtain lab/x-ray reports and referrals.
• Maintain clean exam rooms; stock supplies and follow sterile techniques.

Skills

Venipuncture

Education

High School or GED

CMA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Inova Pre Procedural Evaluation Clinic 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: 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

Preferred Requirements

• Skills: Venipuncture experience highly preferred