Provide comprehensive patient care, clerical support, and environmental control within pediatric specialty clinics. Responsibilities include coordinating patient flow, assisting physicians during exams, and maintaining medical records and equipment.
We are looking for dedicated Medical Assistants 1 and Medical Assistants 2 in the Fairfax and Ashburn area to work in children’s specialties including Inova Children's Hematology/Oncology, Inova Children's Pulmonology, Inova Children’s Gastroenterology, Inova Children’s Neurology and Inova Children’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine These roles will be full-time, day shift with varying hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 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.
Medical Assistant 1
The Medical Assistant 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.
The Medical Assistant 2 provides patient care as well as clerical and environmental control services, according to established policies and procedures, in clinical practice. Acts as an informal leader for other Medical Assistants in the department. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient
care and practice while enhancing outcomes. Communicates to physicians regarding patient concerns/flow, follow-up appointments, and referrals maintenance. Collaborates with physicians/staff to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
Duties and Responsibilities: – Medical Assistant 1
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;
records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing
all 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.
Reports patient safety issues to the practice manager in a timely manner.
Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
Quickly communicates problems relating to patients and/or staff with the practice manager.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities: – Medical Assistant 2
sterile techniques and universal precautions guidelines. Follows guidelines for point-of-care
in proper working order. Checks the environment prior to starting the clinic day to ensure there
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
patients and the clinic flow. Participates actively in quality improvement initiatives and
Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities.
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