Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)
About The Position
The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
