Certified Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Capyear; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Mentorship from physician

Career growth to full-time

Calm, unrushed practice

Job summary

Capyear is seeking a skilled medical assistant to support patient care and clinical operations. You will room patients, perform routine clinical tasks, manage records, orders, and prior authorizations, and assist with inventory and compliance under Dr. Nadia's supervision.

The role requires MA certification, BLS, 2+ years outpatient experience, venipuncture, ECGs, and strong EHR skills. Shift includes one Sunday per month and one evening event monthly at the office.

Qualifications

• Active medical assistant certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years MA experience in outpatient clinics
• Proficiency in venipuncture and vital signs
• Experience with ECGs and in-office procedures
• Hands-on experience with an EHR and prior authorizations

Responsibilities

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, document in Elation
• Perform venipuncture and prep specimens for labs
• Assist with exams and in-office procedures
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms
• Manage records releases and log fax confirmations
• Transmit lab orders to Labcorp or Quest, print requisitions
• Prepare radiology requisitions and carry out prior authorizations
• Build Fullscript supplement plans per physician
• Conduct inventory counts and reorder supplies
• Track licenses, OSHA logs, and CME/MOC deadlines
• Support monthly community events and patient check-in

Skills

Medical assistant certification

BLS certification

2+ years outpatient MA

Venipuncture proficiency

ECGs proficiency

EHR experience

Tools

Elation Health

Fullscript

CoverMyMeds

Job description

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• One Sunday per month (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
• One weekday evening event per month at the office (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM)

Pay: $25 per hour (hourly, non-exempt position)

Benefits: Sick and safe leave accrual per Maryland law. No additional benefits at this time.

The Role

We are looking for a skilled, detail-oriented medical assistant to support both patient care and the clinical operations of the practice. You will room patients, perform clinical tasks, and manage records, orders, prior authorizations, supplies, and compliance tracking. All duties are performed under the direction and supervision of Dr. Nadia, and all clinical decisions remain with her.

Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Care

• Room patients, obtain vital signs, and update intake documentation in Elation
• Perform venipuncture and prepare specimens for Labcorp and Quest
• Perform ECGs and assist Dr. Nadia with exams and in-office procedures
• Maintain clean, stocked, and safe exam rooms

Medical Records Management

• Obtain signed records release forms from patients via Elation or SDT
• Fax records requests to prior PCPs, specialists, and hospitals, and log fax confirmations with timestamps in Elation
• Download incoming records from e-fax, name files to practice convention, and upload to the patient Document Vault
• Abstract medical history, surgical history, past labs, and current medications into the Elation summary for Dr. Nadia's review

Orders, Refills, and Prior Authorizations

• Enter lab orders using established Elation order sets and transmit to the patient's preferred Labcorp or Quest location, or print paper requisitions on request
• Prepare radiology requisitions (DEXA, mammography, pelvic MRI), attach clinical notes, and fax to imaging centers
• Prepare refill requests by reconciling against active medications in Elation and route to Dr. Nadia for approval
• Complete electronic prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds (Cigna, CareFirst, Aetna, and others) and follow through to resolution
• Build Fullscript supplement plans per Dr. Nadia's recommendations and send links to patients

Supply and Inventory Management (monthly)

• Conduct physical inventory counts using the Clinical Inventory Log
• Audit clinical supplies (Pap and blood collection supplies, BP cuffs, probe covers, ECG electrodes, MOLST forms) against minimum thresholds
• Reorder through Labcorp Link, lab representatives, Amazon Business, and Staples, and log tracking numbers

Compliance and Credential Tracking (monthly)

• Maintain Dr. Nadia's CME/MOC tracker and license renewal dates
• Maintain OSHA logs, training records, and safety checks, including eyewash station and emergency equipment
• Track BLS and ACLS certification dates for all clinical staff
• Review Elation lab order sets and flag diagnostic code updates for Dr. Nadia's approval

Community Events

• Support one monthly Sunday event (8:00 AM to 2:00 PM) and one monthly evening event at the office (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM), including setup, patient check-in, and on-site assistance

Required Qualifications

• Active medical assistant certification: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA), or NCMA (NCCT)
• Current BLS certification
• 2+ years of experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient clinical setting
• Proficiency in venipuncture, vital signs, and ECGs
• Hands-on experience with an EHR and electronic prior authorizations
• Excellent organization and follow-through; you close loops without being reminded
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and OSHA safety practices

Preferred

• Prior experience in primary care, OB/GYN, or concierge medicine
• Experience with Elation Health, CoverMyMeds, and Fullscript
• Comfort with Google Workspace (Drive, Sheets)

Why Join Us

• A calm, unrushed practice where medicine is done the way it should be
• Four-day work week with predictable daytime hours
• Direct mentorship from a physician who values your judgment and growth
• Opportunity to grow in this role and move to full time as the practice grows