Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology) - #Staff

Johns Hopkins University; Timonium (MD); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johns Hopkins University, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, seeks a certified Medical Assistant (MA) to join the clinic team at Timonium. The MA provides patient care under physician supervision, documents vital signs in Epic, manages specimens and injections, and ensures infection control and patient safety.

The role reports to the clinic manager and requires MA certification with CPR, and active eligibility to obtain certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• MA certification/registration required or within 90 days of hire.
• CPR certification required.
• MA and CPR certification/registration must be maintained during employment.
• Other education may substitute for required experience per JHU equivalency.

Responsabilités

• Participates in patient care under physician supervision and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Reports to the clinic manager for administrative supervision and orientation to Johns Hopkins policies.
• Maintains inventory and monitors expiration dates of supplies.
• Follows HIPAA and clinical policies to ensure patient safety.
• Executes patient care procedures and serves as a role model for MAs in the clinic area.
• Obtains and records vital signs in Epic and reports abnormalities to the physician.
• Reviews and documents medications in Epic; processes prescription refills.
• Maintains aseptic technique and infection control during duties.
• Performs specimens handling, labeling, transport to labs and QA for waived testing.
• Administers injections as directed.
• Recognizes emergencies and applies procedures per clinical guidelines.
• Fulfills HIPAA compliant records requests.

Formation

High School diploma or equivalency

Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (CMA/AAMA/RMA/AMT/NAHP)

Current CPR certification

Education substitute for experience per JHU equivalency

Outils

Epic Systems

Description du poste

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

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.