Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

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