MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Responsibilities Medical Assistant - Pain Medicine Capital Medical Group | Independence Physician Management (IPM), a UHS Subsidiary Onsite | 2150 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005 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 our Pain Medicine practice 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 - Pain Medicine provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and patients in an ambulatory Pain Medicine setting. This position supports efficient patient flow, prepares patients for examinations and procedures, obtains and documents clinical information, and assists the care team in delivering safe, timely, and patient-centered care. Qualifications Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage patient flow, room patients, and prepare them for examinations and procedures. Obtain and document vital signs, pain scores, medications, medical history, and other required information in the EMR. Assist providers with examinations, procedures, testing, and specimen collection as permitted. Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment, and clinical supplies. Support medication reconciliation and assist with medications or injections when appropriately authorized, supervised, and permitted by District of Columbia requirements. 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 duties as assigned within the Medical Assistant's permitted scope of practice. Perform clinical and administrative duties necessary to support daily practice operations, patient care, and efficient workflow. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited or approved Medical Assistant program required. Certification Current BLS/CPR/AED certification required. Medical Assistant certification or registration through a nationally recognized credentialing organization preferred or required in accordance with Capital Medical Group policy. Must meet all applicable District of Columbia and organizational requirements for assigned duties. Experience Minimum of one year of Medical Assistant experience required. Experience in Pain Medicine/Pain Management, PM&R, Orthopedics, Neurology, or another ambulatory/procedural specialty 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.