Medical Assistant | Johns Hopkins University Job at Johns Hopkins University, Columbia, MD

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  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Columbia, MD

Job Description

We are seeking a Medical Assistant in ambulatory practice areas function as integral members of the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for direct patient care and clinic operations, including the maintenance of the environment of care and supplies/equipment. Shares the responsibility with other clinicians in ensuring a safe environment for the patient while providing quality care and a positive patient experience. Functions clinically under the authority of the physician within the scope of their certification. The CMA reports to the Clinic Manager. 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

  • Assist patient to exam room.
  • Screen patient prior to doctor's exam and document in EPIC.
  • Prepare for patient procedures.
  • Effectively explain processes to patient.
  • Maintain inventory and supply ordering.
  • Help monitor clinic flow.
  • Stock exam rooms.
  • Determine appropriate information and resources needed related to clinical situation
  • Organize and summarize information.
  • Uses various equipment to monitor vital signs (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.
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills and critical thinking as they perform patient care activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model in the clinical area.
  • 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 graduation equivalent.
  • Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP). 
  • If not currently certified/registered, must become certified/registered within 180 days (6 months) of date of hire.
  • 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.




Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as a CMA, preferably in dermatology.

Classified Title: Medical Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Medical Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JH at Howard County Hospital 
Department name: ???????Dermatology Howard County  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal ... timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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