Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

About the job

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