Medical Assistant 2 Vascular Surgery

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement match 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/yr

Student loan assistance up to $10,000

Mental health support

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health Vascular Surgery at ICPH in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift role. You will support patient flow, assist clinicians, and help maintain a clean, compliant clinic environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification. CMA certification on start is preferred. Inova offers strong benefits and growth opportunities within a leading health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical practice experience.
• BLS certification required at start; CMA certification preferred at start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general patient care, including blood pressure, height, weight, and patient flow.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; assist clinicians and nurses as needed.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient records and referrals.
• Maintain clinical environment, ensure sterile techniques, and support quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical experience

Phlebotomy

Patient care

EKG

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Job description

Inova Health Vascular Surgery 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.

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

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.