Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, is seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA) for the Columbia Center clinic. Under physician supervision, the MA will support patient care, manage vitals in Epic, and assist with injections and specimen handling.

This full-time, on-site role features a M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule. The starting salary range is $15.80 - $23.85 hourly ($46,800 targeted; commensurate with experience).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required. If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/registered within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• The MA participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Reports to the clinic manager, who is responsible for administrative supervisions, staff development, and orientation of the MA to Johns Hopkins policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and equipment in clinical and storage areas. Monitors expiration dates on all supplies and equipment.
• Follows HEIC and EOC protocols to maintain compliance within the clinic environment to ensure patient safety.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs into Epic. Monitors patient status, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in conditions to the physician.
• Reviews medication list with the patient and documents appropriately in Epic and completes prescription refill requests.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinic supervision, procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective and efficient manner according to the Clinical Practice Policy and Procedure.
• Appropriately obtains and manages specimens including labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality control for waived testing.
• Performs injection of vaccinations as directed.
• Recognizes emergency events and implements emergency procedures according to clinical guidelines.
• Fulfill HIPAA compliant ingoing and outgoing medical records requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or graduation equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA).

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The MA participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Reports to the clinic manager, who is responsible for administrative supervisions, staff development, and orientation of the MA to Johns Hopkins policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and equipment in clinical and storage areas. Monitors expiration dates on all supplies and equipment.
• Follows HEIC and EOC protocols to maintain compliance within the clinic environment to ensure patient safety.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs into Epic. Monitors patient status, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in conditions to the physician.
• Reviews medication list with the patient and documents appropriately in Epic and completes prescription refill requests.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinic supervision, procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective and efficient manner according to the Clinical Practice Policy and Procedure.
• Appropriately obtains and manages specimens including labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality control for waived testing.
• Performs injection of vaccinations as directed.
• Recognizes emergency events and implements emergency procedures according to clinical guidelines.
• Fulfill HIPAA compliant ingoing and outgoing medical records requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required. If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/registered within 90 days of date of hire.
• Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Epic.

Classified Title: Medical Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY ($46,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: JH at Columbia Center

Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology

Personnel area: School of Medicine