MEDICAL ASSISTANT-Bethesda Specialty

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and drug plan

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Educational assistance and development

Career advancement across UHS network

Job summary

Capital Medical Group, part of Independence Physician Management (IPM) and a UHS subsidiary, seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in Bethesda. You will assist physicians with procedures, manage patient preparation, vital signs, and specimen collection, and coordinate care across a multi-specialty setting.

The role requires a Medical Assistant credential, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of MA experience, with potential for growth within UHS’s 300+

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two to three years experience of general patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in providing treatments and procedures and facilitate efficient patient care.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by physician.
• Take and record patient histories, vital signs, and prepare for examinations.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with minor procedures.
• Administer oral and injectable medications as prescribed, under supervision.
• Record and communicate lab results and manage specimen processes.
• Maintain clean clinical environment and inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Triage calls and provide information to physicians for decision making.
• Observe and review procedures to support ongoing clinical activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant- Bethesda Specialty

Capital Medical Group | Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS Subsidiary

Onsite |

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 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.

Why Join Capital Medical Group?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare organization where your work directly supports the patient experience and delivery of high-quality care. You will join a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

What We Offer

Joining Capital Medical Group means becoming part of a mission-driven healthcare organization committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. We offer:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off


• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans


• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi student loan refinancing program


• Educational assistance and development programs


• Career advancement opportunities across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

The Medical Assistant – Assist physicians in providing specific treatments and procedures and facilitating efficient patient care. Perform administrative duties as assigned by physician.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages patient preparation by assisting physicians and/or registered nurses by taking and recording patient histories, height, weight, vital signs


• Prepares patient for examination by preparing for various specimen collections.


• Administers oral and injectable (intramuscular and subcutaneous) as prescribed by the physician. Competency must be demonstrated to a registered nurse prior to performing such function. Has knowledge of medication actions, proper dosing & side effect


• Assist physicians with minor procedures. Proficient with sterile technique.Explains tests and procedures including pre & post-op instructions to patients.


• Retrieves lab results and surgical path reports from computer (as well as reference labs) and communicates results/ data to physician and/or registered nurse. Notifies reference labs for specimen pick-up. Orders lab supplies as directed by registered nurse. Keeps up to date with what insurance company participates with what lab for specimen collections.


• Performs sterilization of instruments as necessary and ensures valid expiration date. Reviews progress notes in patient's chart to prepare for clinic visit. Prepares forms for use during patient visit. Records height weight, vital signs & “Meaningful Use” into patients’ medical record. Has knowledge of EMR usage


• Answers the telephone and transfers calls to appropriate personnel.


• Triage calls by obtaining pertinent information from caller & present info to physician/ RN for appropriate decision making


• Remove sutures/staples as requested by physicians. Competency must be demonstrated to your clinical manager.


• Performs simple and complex wound care, including irrigations with clean and sterile dressing changes. Able to remove and repack deep wound dressings as directed by physician.


• Provides a clean environment for clinic and provides for inventory and proper care of equipment.


• Takes inventory of supplies, equipment and medication. Responsible for ordering and seeing that necessary supplies/equipment is available and/or in proper working order for clinic.


• Maintains and improves knowledge and expertise through continuing training, to include CPR certification


• Conducts computerized and on-line research as needed to support ongoing and future research projects


• May observe and review surgical procedures to ensure knowledge base

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required.

Certification

• Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required.


• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required.


• Two to three years experience of general patient care (i.e. hospital, physician’s office or ambulatory care setting) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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