Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology) - #Staff

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Columbia, MD seeks a certified Medical Assistant to support cardiology clinic operations. You will assist in patient care under physician supervision, record vitals in Epic, and manage medication refills while adhering to HIPAA and infection control standards.

The role requires MA certification with CPR, and experience with Epic is preferred. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM at the JH Columbia Center.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under physician supervision.
• Record vitals and document in Epic.
• Manage medications and refill requests per policy.
• Perform injections and vaccination administration as directed.
• Maintain aseptic technique and infection control.
• Handle specimens, labeling, transport, and QA for waived tests.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

CMA / AAMA / RMA / AMT / NAHP certification

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.