Medical Assistant (Gastroenterology) - Day Shift | Full-Time

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loans

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Health Gastroenterology in Springfield is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift position from Monday to Friday. The role supports patient flow, prepares exam rooms, and assists clinicians with procedures.

Inova emphasizes safety, quality, patient experience, and strong team support. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of clinical practice, and Basic Life Support along with CMA certification at start.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical practice experience.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required at start.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification required at start.

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 such as sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed; organizing medical records; scanning information; instructing patients in basic testing requirements (e.g., clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests).
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities such as cleaning exam/procedure rooms; restocking supplies; disposing of expired medications; ensuring equipment is in proper working order; daily checks of equipment; monitoring patient safety; participating in quality improvement activities.
• Communicates problems relating to patients and staff with the practice manager in a timely manner.
• Acts in clinic huddles and suggests improvements to clinic flow; supports quality improvement initiatives.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS Certification

CMA Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health Gastroenterology in Springfield is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 2 for a full-time, day-shift position from Monday to Friday. The role supports patient flow, prepares exam rooms, and assists clinicians with procedures.

Inova emphasizes safety, quality, patient experience, and strong team support. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of clinical practice, and Basic Life Support along with CMA certification at start.