MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Req ID : 112270

Medical Assistant

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) who will functions as an integral member of the clinic team. The MA is responsible for direct patient care and clinic operations, including the maintenance of the environment of care and supplies / equipment.

The MA shares the responsibility with other clinicians in ensuring a safe environment for the patient while providing quality care and a positive patient experience.

The MA functions clinically under the authority of the physician within the scope of their certification. The MA reports to the Clinic Manager, who is responsible for the administrative supervision and direction of staff, orientation and annual assessment of competencies and the assurance to clinic specific policies and procedures.

CMA's may be asked to float between other JHU Dermatology clinics where care is similar and / or competence is evaluated suggesting the individual is capable of providing complete and correct patient care.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate electronic monitoring equipment.
• Input and obtain data, determine appropriate information and resources needed related to clinical situation; organize and summarize information.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of outpatient care.
• Uses general physiological monitoring equipment including but not limited to vital signs machine (automated & manual) height, weight, cardiac monitor, ECG, Point-of-care equipment, sterilization equipment, scopes and emergency equipment, etc.
• Identify signs indicative of a changing patient care situation and notifies the appropriate individual based on the issue.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement in order to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Under the direction of the Clinic Manager, takes appropriate clinical actions using available resources, to achieve positive outcomes for patients, visitors, and staff.

Independently prioritizes daily tasks and assignments. Follows established policies and procedures.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certification / Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required.
• Must have current certification in CPR.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a CMA, preferably in dermatology.

Classified Title : Medical Assistant

Role / Level / Range : ACRO40 / E / 02 / CB

Starting Salary Range : Min $15.25 - Max $23.00 HRLY ($10,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Casual / On Call

Schedule : M - F; hours vary as needed

Exempt Status : Non-Exempt

Location : JH at Timonium

Department name : SOM Der Cosmetic Center

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position.

Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications.

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.

jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice.

A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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.

EEO is the Law

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.

edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https : / / accessibility.jhu.edu / .

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida.

We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.

Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM).

SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https : / / www.

hopkinsmedicine.org / coronavirus / covid-19-vaccine / and all other JHU applicants should visit https : / / covidinfo.jhu.

edu / health-safety / covid-vaccination-information / .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination.

This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing.

Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers.

Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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