Medical Assistant Vascular Surgery

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Education assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System in Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 to join the Vascular Surgery team. This Full-Time, Day Shift position from Monday to Friday supports patient care, exam preparation, and efficient clinic flow.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, prior medical group practice experience, and BLS certification within 6 months. Inova offers strong benefits and growth opportunities within a leading healthcare system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs general patient care tasks including vitals, exam prep, and helping clinicians.
• Manages patient flow, checks schedules, and accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Performs clerical duties: charting, lab/x-ray reports, referrals, and records management.
• Sets up instruments, maintains sterile techniques, and ensures rooms and equipment are clean.
• Communicates patient/staff issues with the practice manager and participates in quality initiatives.

Skills

Medical assistant

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Inova Health Vascular Surgery at ICPH 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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