MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Dermatology

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 its Dermatology practice. The role involves providing high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers. Capital Medical Group's mission is to offer personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care. As a large multi-specialty physician practice, it supports over 50 medical and surgical specialties across various locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites in the DMV area. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare organization, working collaboratively with a team that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

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 a 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 Dermatology or another procedural specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage patient flow, room patients, and prepare them for examinations and procedures.
Obtain and document vital signs, medications, medical history, and other required information in the EMR.
Assist providers with examinations, dermatologic procedures, testing, and specimen collection as permitted.
Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, instruments, and clinical supplies.
Support medication reconciliation and assist with medications or injections when appropriately authorized, supervised, and permitted.
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 clinical and administrative duties as assigned within the Medical Assistant’s permitted scope of practice.