Clerical Medical Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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. 

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 and paid parental leave. 

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.

Medical Assistant 2:

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;

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 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

In addition to MA 1 responsibilities:

Performs pre-visiting planning as indicated by the physician for the vulnerable population as indicated.

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 - Medical Assistant 1

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Certification within 6 months of hire: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications - Medical Assistant 1

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience

• 1 year of clinical practice experience

Minimum Requirements - Medical Assistant 2

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: 1 year of clinical practice experience
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association and Certified Medical Assistant upon hire

Preferred Qualifications - Medical Assistant 2

• Previous Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) work experience

• More than 1 year of clinical practice experience

Additional Details:

• Application deadline: this position will remain posted for 30 days from the original posting date. Applications must be submitted before the posting closes.

• Tentative employment start date: June 2027

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities. 

 We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 
 

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.