CO Medical Assistant
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 11, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Division of Cardiology is seeking aMedical Assistant. This person will offer friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to every patient to ensure that the patient has a positive experience while at Johns Hopkins at GBMC. The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. The MA maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies, assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Clinical:-
Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct
supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with the
healthcare team.
Collects patient information and assessment data. Obtains and
records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations,
blood pressure, weight and height. Reports assessment findings to
practitioner, and records on appropriate documentation forms in a
timely manner. Obtains additional data from patient and significant
other based on initial data collection. Performs chart review prior
to clinic visit to obtain historical data.
Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings
or changes in condition.
Organizes patient care activities based on assessment
findings.
Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of
delegated tasks.
Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection
control when performing clinical duties and
tasks.
Assists practitioner in identified patient
procedures/treatments/examinations, (preparation, positioning,
supplies, equipment).
Proactively problem-solves and identifies solutions to barriers to
safety.
Appropriately obtains and manages specimens, including: labeling,
form completion, transport to laboratories, and log
maintenance.
Performs quality control for waived testing.
Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures
according to clinic guidelines.
Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and
supplies.
Provides appropriate patient education, health information
materials and community resource lists as directed, and maintains
educational supplies.
Identifies patient’s need for additional information, and refers to
appropriate healthcare resources.
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In close partnership with health care team, assures smooth and
efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for
examination.
Assists patients in wheelchairs and stretchers with transfers to
and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales utilizing proper
body mechanics and safety measures.
Identifies patients with special needs. Directs patients with
medical complaints who call or arrive to the clinic to the
patient’s physician and/or emergency room for
assistance.
Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with
standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms and
equipment. Recognizes patient care trends affecting unit supplies
and notifies clinic manager.
Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures
including safety and quality control checks.
Checks clinic area and rooms for malfunctioning equipment and
general maintenance problems on a regular basis.
Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs as
required.
Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially
infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the
clinic and exam area according to the infection control
guidelines.
Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes requests for
prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing
patient flow and running errands.
Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient
flow and clinical operation.
Assist with front desk duties, including but not limited to;
filing,
scanning, purging Records, clearing the fax machine and
distributing documents appropriately.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- 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. Exam fees will be paid by the department. If a retest is required, associated fees are paid by the employee. Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required. Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
Classified Title: Medical
Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.50/hr (commensurate with
experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 40 hours/week
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Division of Cardiology
Personnel area: School of Medicine
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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 HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. 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. 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 on 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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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
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 HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
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