Medical Office Assistant

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Educational assistance and development

Career advancement across UHS and 300+

Onsite training and support

Job summary

Capital Medical Group | Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS subsidiary, is seeking a Medical Office Assistant in Washington, DC. The role involves assisting physicians, interviewing patients, recording vitals, performing venipuncture, preparing treatment rooms, and supporting front desk operations onsite.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, a high school diploma or equivalent, and current CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with patient check-in and check-out process (clinic protocol).

Responsibilities

• Assist in examination and treatment of patients under physician direction.
• Interview patients and measure vital signs.
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures as directed.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and cover front desk when needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Responsibilities

MEDICAL OFFICE Assistant

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

Location: 2150 Pennsylvania Ave 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. 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 Office 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

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

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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