MEDICAL ASSISTANT- Urology

Henderson Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Zusammenfassung

Capital Medical Group, an Independence Physician Management (IPM) subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a busy urology practice. The role involves clinical and administrative tasks, patient preparation, specimen handling, and patient education.

The position is onsite, with an emphasis on high-quality patient care and efficient clinic workflows.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
• Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience; two to three years preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist physicians and RNs by taking and recording patient histories, height, weight, and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examination and specimen collection.
• Administer prescribed medications under physician/RN supervision.
• Explain tests and post-op instructions to patients.
• Retrieve and communicate lab results and path reports to physicians.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist with wound care as needed.
• Triage calls and coordinate information for appropriate decisions.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

EMR usage

CPR certification

Sterile technique

Administrative support

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Medical Assistant program graduation

Medical Assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

Open — Henderson Hospital has a posting for this job. Posted 28 Oct 2026.

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About this job

Responsibilities

Medical Assistant- Urology

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.

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

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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