Medical Assistant 2 Primary Care

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement matching

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

Inova Health System's Inova Health Primary Care in Fair Oaks is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift role (Mon-Fri). The position includes a broad range of patient-care tasks, from taking vitals to assisting in examinations and procedures. Education: High School or GED; Experience: 1 year of clinical practice preferred.

Certifications: BLS and CMA required on start. Inova offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a national leading health

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification required on start date.
• CMA certification required on start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care including checking schedules and organizing patient flow.
• Record vital signs (BP, height, weight) and assist in exam/procedure rooms.
• Assist physicians and nurses, prepare patients for examinations, and relay instructions.
• Perform clerical tasks and manage medical records as needed.

Education

High School or GED

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Inova Health Primary Care in Fair Oaks 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.
• 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