Office Nurse/Medical Assistant

A busy and growing Northern Virginia dermatology practice with offices in Chantilly (14500 Avion Pkwy) and Arlington (1235 S Clark St) is looking to hire up to three full and/or part-time Medical Assistants/Office Nurses to help administer medical care. Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Mikhail Pavlov at m.pavlov@skinguardians.com with a copy of their resume.

Job Title: Office Nurse/Medical Assistant

General Summary of Duties: The Office Nurse/Medical Assistant performs a variety of technical, clerical, and patient care services reporting to the Practice Manager. 

Job Qualifications:

Education/Training: High school graduate or GED. Relevant medical knowledge, skills, and experience are preferred but not required. The practice will provide the necessary on-the-job training for the right candidates. This position is greatly suited for medical track college students looking to gain hands-on experience prior to applying to medical schools, PA schools, or nursing programs.

Desired Skills:

·        Knowledge of medical practice and care

·        Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures

·        Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

·        Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions

·        Ability to assist in a variety of common office procedures

·        Ability to take vital signs

·        Skill in developing and maintaining clinical quality assurance

·        Skill in identifying and resolving problems

·        Ability to maintain records and record test results

·        Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures

·        Ability to use good reasoning and judgment and react calmly in emergency situations

·        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public

·        Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing

·        Knowledge of basic arithmetic

·        Knowledge of prevalent foreign languages

·        Proficiency in the operation of a computer keyboard

Physical Abilities:

·        Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch

·        Have full range of body motion with ability to physically assist patients when necessary

·        Have a normal range of hearing and eyesight

·        Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment

·        Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Answers telephones, schedules appointments, and greets patients

·        Creates, maintains, copies and files patient documents, records and other information

·        Helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance

·        Collects, validates and files patient consent forms

·        Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording their medical history and confirming purpose of visit

·        Reviews and updates patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services

·        Confers with physician regarding any incomplete patient tests, specialist consults, or other incomplete orders prior to patient visit

·        Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and taking histories and vital signs

·        Prepares, cleans and maintains exam and procedure rooms

·        Explains treatment procedures to patients

·        Assists the physician during diagnostic, treatment, and surgery procedures and provides other patient care services per his direction, including, but not limited to:

o  drawing blood

o  giving injections

o  administering medication

o  disinfecting and numbing the surgery area

o  handing and retrieving medical instruments and supplies

o  applying and changing surgical dressings and bandages

o  removing sutures

·        Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders, prescriptions, proving post-surgery guidance, and addressing questions

·        Completes diagnostic and procedure coding, using coding software

·        Secures and safeguards all patient information and medical records

·        Maintains medication records and handles medication refill requests per office protocol

·        Disposes of contaminated supplies

·        Cleans and sterilizes instruments, prepares instrument trays for various procedures

·        Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs

·        Maintains and tracks supplies by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt

·        Triages and responds to patient communications within practice policy

·        Assists with scheduling laboratory services and treatments, recertifying patients for certain medical procedures and processing referrals to other providers

·        Coordinates care with state and federal disease management or case management programs as needed

·        Contributes to the development of policies and procedures

·        Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and maintaining professional affiliations

·        Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, facility policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements

·        Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value

·        Maintains strict patient confidentiality

·        Treats staff, physicians, visitors and patients with dignity and respect

·        Performs other related work as required

Work Environment:

Our practice is a fast-pace, professional work environment. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and with a diverse population, including staff, physicians, clients, patients, insurance companies, and other members of the public on a regular basis. The position may cause exposure to communicable diseases, bodily nudity, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.

Salary and Benefits: The practice offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance for full-time employees. Salary is commensurate with skills and experiences and will be discussed during the interview.