MEDICAL ASSISTANT-Bethesda Specialty

Clive Behavioral; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Educational assistance and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Capital Medical Group in Bethesda is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support in a busy multi-specialty practice. You will interview patients, record vitals, perform venipuncture, and assist physicians during examinations and procedures, while documenting in the EMR per IPM guidelines.

You will also help with front desk duties as needed, maintain sterile technique, and support a patient-centered care approach in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and front desk procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, records vital signs, and performs venipuncture as directed.
• Prepares examination rooms and assists physicians during exams and procedures.
• Documents in EMR per IPM guidelines and supports front desk as needed.
• Retrieves lab results and communicates findings to physicians and/or RNs.
• Maintains a clean, stocked clinic environment and manages supplies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

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 –is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care duties which include assisting in
examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs
(i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), venipuncture and procedure as directed by the
physician within the scope of practice in the State. Documentation is recorded in the Electronic Medical Record in
accordance with IPM guidelines. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assists in coverage of the
front desk as required.

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
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Current BLS/CPR certification required

Work experience:

Medical Assistant Certificate of Completion and/or one year experience as a Medical Assistant
Familiarity with medical terminology required
Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (according to clinic protocol)

Knowledge:

General medical office procedures
Understand end of day cash balancing and charge reconciliation process (according to clinic protocol)

Skills:

Proficiency in basic computer programs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Office
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach in an ambulatory healthcare