Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, seeks a certified Medical Assistant to join the Timonium clinic team. Under physician supervision, the MA supports patient care and collaborates with the health team to ensure efficient operations in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medication review, injections, specimen handling, and strict adherence to infection control and HIPAA rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant certification/registration must be obtained within 90 days if not currently certified.
• Current CPR certification required and maintained during employment.
• Additional education may substitute for experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under physician supervision and with the healthcare team.
• Report to clinic manager and follow Johns Hopkins policies and procedures.
• Maintain inventory and monitor expiration dates of supplies.
• Follow infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Record vital signs in Epic and monitor patient status.
• Review medications, document in Epic, and process refills.
• Perform injections and vaccination administration as directed.
• Handle specimen labeling, transport, and basic waived testing QC.
• Process HIPAA-compliant medical records requests.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Aseptic technique

Education

High School diploma / GED

Medical Assistant certification/registration

Tools

Epic EMR

HIPAA compliance

Job description

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

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Medical Assistant 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.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for medical assistants in the clinical area.
• The MA demonstrates competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.
• 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.

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.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

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 8am - 5pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: JH at Timonium

Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology

Personnel area: School of Medicine