MEDICAL ASSISTANT-Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine

UHS•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Medical Group, a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to support their Pain Medicine practice. They aim to provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers. Capital Medical Group is a large multi-specialty physician practice in the region, supporting over 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare organization where work directly supports the patient experience and delivery of high-quality care within a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients in a clinic setting, ensuring efficient patient flow, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, obtaining and documenting clinical information, and assisting the care team in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required.
Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required.
Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required.
Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach in an ambulatory healthcare environment.
Ability to assist with patient positioning and mobility as required.
Ability to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 pounds as required by the role.
Ability to work in healthcare environments that may require personal protective equipment (PPE).
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, medical equipment, and other equipment required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Pain Medicine/Pain Management, PM&R, Orthopedics, Neurology, or another ambulatory/procedural specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patient flow, room patients, and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
Obtain and document vital signs, pain scores, medications, medical history, and other required information in the EMR.
Assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and specimen collection as permitted.
Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and clinical supplies.
Support medication reconciliation and assist with medications or injections when appropriately authorized, supervised, and permitted by District of Columbia requirements.
Provide provider-directed patient instructions and communicate concerns or abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical staff.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA, infection prevention, safety, organizational, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned within the Medical Assistant’s permitted scope of practice.
Perform clinical and administrative duties necessary to support daily practice operations, patient care, and efficient workflow.