Medical Assistant Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Description

Inova Health-Inova Schar Cancer Institute 4S 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 Skyline Clinic (4S) 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 medical and surgery oncologist and advanced practitioners to serve patients of Malignant Benign Hematology and our Sickle Cell Clinic. The clinic is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The clinics are closed for the seven recognized Inova holidays and there are no on-call requirements. Our team members work five 8 hour shifts.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety quality and patient 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 $5250 per year in education assistance and up to $10000 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 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.
• 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 patients encounter. Scans necessary medical information into the chart readying the chart for the patients 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 manufacturers 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 preferred.
• Certification:Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience : 1 year of clinical practice experience .