Medical Assistant 1 (Fair Oaks Physician Practice)

Inova Fair Oaks Medical Office Building is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the team. This role will be PRN working as needed, scheduled shifts would be Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

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: offering up 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: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules
  
  

Medical Assistant 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, assisting physicians/nurses; preparing patients for examination and treatment; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
• 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 patient encounters.
• Instructs patient in basic testing requirements, e.g., clean catch urine.
• 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. Adheres to and employs appropriate sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines. Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety. Reports patient safety issues to the practice manager in a timely manner.
• Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the clinic's services.
• Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
• Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Exhibits excellent, clear communication skills.
• Quickly communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Medical Assistant Additional Requirements

• Work schedule: PRN working as needed, scheduled shifts would be Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Education: High School or GED
• Experience: Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation preferred.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire
  
  

About Inova Health System

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000 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.