Medical Assistant OBGYN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Team member wellness program

Retirement matching (5%)

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan repayment up to $10,000

Job summary

Inova Health OBGYN in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day shift role from Monday to Friday. The position supports patient care, clinic operations, and intra-team collaboration within Inova’s renowned health system.

Education requirements include a High School diploma or GED with BLS within 6 months of hire; prior clinical experience is preferred. Inova offers strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of clinical practice experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Check schedules and manage patient flow; record blood pressure, height and weight; assist patients during exam/procedure; prepare patients for examination; relay instructions to patients and families; answer calls and provide information.
• Perform pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for vulnerable populations.
• Complete clerical tasks: sending/receiving medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports; completing forms; organize and scan medical records for chart readiness.
• Set up exam/procedure rooms, restock supplies, maintain sterile techniques, and ensure patient safety; report risks to supervisor.
• Participate in clinic huddles and quality improvement activities; support patient safety and clinic flow.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

1 year clinical practice

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Inova Health OBGYN in Fairfax 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 691363
• Job Category Clinical Services
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 10:07 AM
• Locations Inova Prosperity
• Apply Before 10/12/2026, 04:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED/HSE)