Medical Assistant 2 - Cardiology (Arrhythmia) - Fairfax
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Inova Cardiology (Arrhythmia) in Fairfax, VA is seeking a
passionate Medical Assistant 2 to join their dedicated team of
healthcare professionals!
As a Medical Assistant 2 for Physicians' Offices/Clinics, you will
provide patient care as well as clerical and environmental control
services, according to established policies and procedures, in a
clinical practice. To help achieve our mission, you will act as a
role model and informal leader for other Medical Assistants in the
department. Your ability to utilize information to continuously
improve patient care and practice while enhancing outcomes is of
vital importance. Communicating to physicians regarding patient
concerns/flow, follow up appointments and referrals maintenance is
required. Collaborating with physicians/staff to provide
coordinated, safe and compassionate care for patients is
expected.
- Performs daily chart reviews with Registered Nurses, Licensed
Practical Nurses and physicians as indicated by department and/or
clinic.
- Demonstrates participation in continuing education activities
that enhance/expand professional knowledge and abilities.
- Reports consistent patient data in a concise and thorough
manner. Identifies patients' needs at appointment time through
written and verbal interactions. Works with other Medical
Assistants and clinical staff in guiding patient care under the
direct supervision of the provider.
- Performs general patient care responsibilities (e.g. checking
schedules and organizing patient flow, recording patient blood
pressure and height/weight, accompanying patients to exam/procedure
rooms, assisting patients as needed with walking).
- Fulfills environmental responsibilities (e.g. setting up
instruments and equipment according to protocol, cleaning
exam/procedure rooms and instruments/equipment between patient
visits, ordering/storing supplies, restocking exam/procedure
rooms).
- Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others. Uses
unbiased observations when caring for patients and reporting to the
physician for care concerns.
- Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks
to patient safety. Records "Safety Always" events and identifies
causes of safety events along with the manager/director and the
clinic staff. Works with clinical leaders to decrease safety
events.
- Organizes medical records including Laboratory results, X-ray
results, consultations, progress notes and any other information
required by the provider.
Requirements:
- Experience: One year experience working in a clinic, hospital
or healthcare setting.
- Education: High School or GED
- Certification: Medical Assistant (MA) Certification; Basic Life
Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Special Skills: Medical terminology proficient, verbal and
written communication skills, point-of-care testing abilities, and
vaccination protocol.
Keywords: Inova Health System, Washington DC , Medical Assistant 2 - Cardiology (Arrhythmia) - Fairfax, Healthcare , Fairfax, DC
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