Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Medicine

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

Inova Family Medicine is looking for a dedicated MA to join the team. .This role will be Full-time, day shift Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Work location: 24801 Pinebrook Rd. #202, Chantilly VA,20152
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.

The Medical Assistant Physician Office 1 provides patient care, clerical services, and environmental control services in a clinical or hospital practice according to established policies and procedures. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes. Communicates/collaborates with physicians and staff to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients. Participates in continuing education activities that enhance employee's professional abilities and ensure up-to-date patient care.

Job Responsibilities

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• 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.
  
• Quickly communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager.
  
• May perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Requirements
  
  Certification - Basic Life Support within 6 months
  Licensure - None required
  Experience - None required.
  Education - High School or GED
  Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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