Medical Assistant Division of Medicine

UHS•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant - provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients in a clinic setting. Capital Medical Group is a newly acquired physician practice group within Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Assistant to support and provide high-quality clinical and administrative support to patients and providers. At Capital Medical Group, our mission is simple but powerful: to provide personalized, innovative, equitable, and high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families. As a large multi-specialty physician practice in the region, we support more than 50 medical and surgical specialties through a network of hospitals and care locations, including GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Urgent Care, and affiliated sites throughout the DMV.

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.

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.
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.