The Medical Assistant 1 performs general patient care, including vital signs recording, assisting patients, collecting specimens, administering injections, and preparing patients for examination and treatment. This role also involves clerical duties such as managing medical records and environmental responsibilities like setting up and cleaning equipment according to protocol.
Requirements summary
The minimum requirement for this role is a High School Diploma or GED along with previous experience in a medical group practice or similar setting. Certification in Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) must be obtained within six months of hire, though one year of clinical practice experience is preferred.
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Job description
Inova Schar Cancer Institute 6S 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.
The Inova Schar Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art cancer center in the Washington, DC metro area designed to bring healing and hope to every patient. Inova Schar gives patients unmatched logistical, clinical and emotional support. Our team of nationally renowned doctors, specialists, surgeons, genetic counselors, nurses and caregivers are backed by the latest in drug discovery, clinical trials, research and advanced treatments. Together, we are dedicated to delivering the best quality cancer care, from diagnosis to survivorship.
The Riverstone Clinic (6S), which is located within the newly built Inova Schar Cancer Institute, is an outpatient physician clinic whose team members work closely and expertly with our board-certified surgery oncologist and advanced practitioners to serve patients for management of Breast cancers. The clinic is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
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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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Vision Coverage
Tuition Assistance
Mental Health Support
Flexible Work Schedules
Retirement Matching
Student Loan Assistance
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.
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