Medical Assistant (DOM Cardiology)

Johns Hopkins University•Timonium, MD

8d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Medical Assistant. This role involves a variety of clinical and administrative duties to support patient care and clinic operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience using EPIC.

Responsibilities

Complete Medicare Wellness Questionnaire and other questionnaires in EPIC.
Assist Clinical RN with ED discharge calls when necessary.
Complete Prior-Authorizations for medications.
Collect patient information and assessment data, including vital signs.
Report assessment findings to the practitioner and document in a timely manner.
Perform chart review prior to clinic visits to gather historical data, check for metric gaps in care, and identify needs for Medicare Wellness Visits.
Assist patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Monitor patient status and report any abnormal findings or changes in condition.
Prepare and maintain examination or treatment areas.
Maintain aseptic technique and infection control principles.
Operate clinical equipment according to procedure.
Recognize emergency situations and implement emergency procedures, including administering first aid and CPR.
Confirm and clarify written orders before implementation.
Prepare and administer medications, including injections, as directed by a physician.
Perform in-office point of care tests.
Provide lab services, including obtaining and managing specimens.
Perform quality controls for waived testing and act as a trainer for waived testing.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures, including chaperoning sensitive exams.
Stock and maintain exam rooms and clinic areas with necessary supplies, medications, and equipment.
Prepare lists of needed supplies and medications for monthly orders.
Perform skilled tasks such as venipuncture, suture removal, and wound dressing changes.
Document tasks performed and nursing care data accurately in Epic.
Assist patients with transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales.
Retrieve and process messages from the prescription refill line, take and relay messages, and facilitate interaction between patient and provider.
Work with providers to ensure smooth and efficient patient flow.
Notify manager and patients of wait times.
Participate in the medical education of patients and families.
Provide patient instruction for medication administration, diagnostic tests, specimen collection, and health promotion/disease prevention.
Obtain and provide health information for patient use as requested by the physician.
Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
Participate in the clinic's quality assurance programs and committees.
Ensure proper disposal of needle containers and potentially infectious waste.
Perform minor housekeeping tasks to keep clinic areas clean and safe.
Maintain Clorox and germicidal solutions for emergency cleanups.
Check clinic areas for malfunctioning equipment and maintenance problems, and report or arrange for repairs.
Participate in skill development and training through in-service programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.