Inova Neurology is looking for a dedicated Medical Assistant to join the team. This is an entry-level position serving outpatient neurology patients in the Gainesville clinic (7051 Heathcote Vlg Wy #230, Gainesville, VA)._Inova's hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), US News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare. We are proud to be named one of Forbes' 2022 Best Employers for Women, #11 of 5,000+ facilities on NurseJournal's national 2023 Best Places to Work as a Nurse list, and a Top Performer in the 2022 Healthcare Equality Index for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality._*Featured benefits: ** Tuition reimbursement* Student loan assistance - up to $10,000!* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities* Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child* Retirement benefits with match from day one*Job Responsibilities: ** Provides patient care, clerical and environmental control services in the outpatient setting.* Performs general patient care responsibilities (eg 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).* Organizes medical records, laboratory results and progress notes to ensure that the provider has all of the available/necessary information during patient encounters. Scans necessary medical information into patient charts. Instructs patients in basic testing requirements (eg clean catch urine, EKG, phlebotomy, pap tests, etc.).* Demonstrates compassion and uses unbiased observations when caring for patients and reporting to the physician for care concerns.* Fulfills environmental responsibilities (eg 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, checking equipment to ensure it's in proper working order).* Fulfills clerical responsibilities (eg sending/receiving patient medical records, obtaining Laboratory/X-ray reports and hospital notes, processing referral information and completing forms/requisitions).* Assists with the identification and recording of actual and potential risks to patient safety. Works with clinical leaders to decrease safety events.* Participates in continuing education activities that enhance/expand professional knowledge and abilities.*Requirements: ** *Experience: * Previous experience in a medical group practice or similar situation preferred.* *Education: * High School or GED* *Special Skills: * Proficient in medical terminology preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Customer service oriented.*About Inova Health System*Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.Inova's five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), US News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare.Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,952 licensed beds.*Inova's Anti-Discrimination Employment Policy*Inova Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. To fulfill this commitment, Inova Health System does not discriminate in any employment-related decision and administers all of its employment programs, procedures and practices 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. Inova operates both affirmative action and equal opportunity programs, consistent with federal and state requirements, including Governor's Executive Order One (2018). Consistent with federal and state requirements, Inova also prohibits retaliation against any person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* 403(b)* Adoption assistance* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Free parking* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Opportunities for advancement* Paid time off* Parental leave* Pet insurance* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insurance* Wellness programMedical specialties:* NeurologySchedule:* Day shift* Monday to FridayWork setting:* Clinic* In-person* OutpatientWork Location: One location