Medical Assistant OBGYN

Inova Health System; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match up to 5%

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support sessions

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Inova Health OBGYN in Ballston is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time day shift (Monday–Friday). The role supports patient flow, performs basic clinical tasks, and assists clinicians to ensure smooth examinations and care delivery.

Inova Health System offers comprehensive benefits, including health/dental/vision coverage, retirement matching, tuition and loan assistance, mental health support, and paid time off with parental leave, fostering work-life balance and a strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting preferred.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care: check schedules, assist with examinations, record blood pressure/height/weight, accompany patients to exam rooms, assist clinicians and nurses, prepare patients for examinations, convey instructions to patients/families, answer calls and provide information.
• Performs pre-visit planning as indicated by physician to support vulnerable patient populations.
• Handles clerical tasks: manages patient records, obtains lab/x-ray reports, completes forms, organizes medical records, scans information into charts, and educates patients on testing requirements.
• Maintains clinical environment: cleans rooms and equipment, restocks supplies, follows sterile techniques and universal precautions, assists with point-of-care testing and phlebotomy as needed.
• Communicates patient or staff issues to the practice manager and participates in clinic huddles and quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health OBGYN in Ballston is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 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: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 1 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: Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation
• Certification:Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 691859
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Locations Inova N Glebe
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)