Medical Assistant 2 - Vascular Surgery

Inova Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit healthcare provider as a Medical Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities ranging from patient support to clerical duties. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to health and wellness, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Matching

Tuition Assistance

Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical practice experience required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support and as a Certified Medical Assistant upon start.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care responsibilities including vital signs and assisting physicians.
• Manage clerical tasks such as medical records and patient scheduling.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Basic Life Support

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

Inova Physician Services (Vascular Surgery-Fairfax) is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 to join the Vascular Surgery team. This role will be Full Time Monday to Friday ~8am-5pm

Job Description

Inova Physician Services (Vascular Surgery-Fairfax) is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 to join the Vascular Surgery team. This role will be Full Time Monday to Friday ~8am-5pm

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.
  
  

Medical Assistant 2 Additional Requirements

• Work schedule: Full Time Monday to Friday ~8am-5pm
• 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 25,000+ 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 System 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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