Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

About the job

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant.

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.

• Offer friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to patients and providers to ensure that the patient has a positive experience while at Johns Hopkins Cardiology at Towson.

• Work in a team environment with others within the clinic.

• Displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as member of 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/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 180 days (6 months) of date of hire.

• 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 ($43,238 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8a - 5p FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: JH at Towson Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology Personnel area: School of Medicine