Medical Assistant Division of Medicine

UHS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug plan

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Educational assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Capital Medical Group in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to support the Division of Medicine. This onsite role provides clinical and administrative assistance to physicians, nurses, and patients in a busy clinic.

You will manage patient flow, document vital signs, assist with exams, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Current BLS/CPR/AED certification and MA registration are required; minimum one year of MA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program.
• Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required.
• Certification and Registration as a Medical Assistant required.
• Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required.

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.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

HIPAA compliance

BLS/CPR

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Medical Assistant -Division of Medicine

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

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant -Division of Medicine

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

Location: -2300 M STREET NW -Washington, DC

Work Setting: 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 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.

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 – provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients in a clinic setting.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and 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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

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