Pediatric Medical Assistant I | Day Shift, Full Benefits & Tuition Aid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Children's Multispecialty Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role from Monday to Friday in a busy pediatric clinic. The position supports patient flow, records vital signs, assists clinicians with exams and procedures, and performs basic clerical tasks to help ensure a smooth clinic flow within the nationally recognized Inova health system.

The role involves collaborative teamwork, adherence to safety and quality standards, and contributions to

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of hire.

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
• 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.

Education

High School or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Inova Children's Multispecialty Fairfax is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant 1 for a full-time, day-shift role from Monday to Friday in a busy pediatric clinic. The position supports patient flow, records vital signs, assists clinicians with exams and procedures, and performs basic clerical tasks to help ensure a smooth clinic flow within the nationally recognized Inova health system.

The role involves collaborative teamwork, adherence to safety and quality standards, and contributions to