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Posted: 04-Aug-23
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 110279-en_US
We are seeking a Medical Assistant for the full-time position in the East Baltimore office with a requirement for availability to travel to other Baltimore area campuses and to the DC campus for service delivery and in-person meetings, when necessary. This may include being available on evenings and weekends for extended clinic hours, outreach programs and crisis or emergency response.
The MA works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to optimize patient outcomes and is responsible for providing comprehensive and age-appropriate primary care to the students/learners of Johns Hopkins University.
This is a 1.0 FTE full-time non-exempt position, reporting directly to the Clinic Manager.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Obtains vital signs and patient history such as medications, allergies and smoking status.
- Performs in house laboratory and screening tests, procedures and treatments per protocol and as ordered.
- Administers medications and immunizations.
- Acts as chaperone during female gynecological exams, breast exams, and male genital exams.
- Obtains all specimens including venipuncture as ordered.
- Prepares lab specimens and accurately completes forms for transport.
- Ensures safe and efficient patient flow including reviewing clinic schedules and monitoring waiting rooms.
- Tracks high-risk referrals and lab tests.
- Facilitates safe transitions of care.
- Organizes practice environment to assure patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Maintains exam rooms, lab(s), and supply storage areas including quality controls, inventory and coordinating with outside contractors for biohazard waste removal, laundry, etc.
- Performs monthly equipment checks.
- Contributes to HEDIS and designated quality measures.
- Supports team with administrative tasks associated with forms, and medication/insurance preauthorization.
- Adheres to standard precautions for infection control.
- Attends monthly meetings, participates in committee work and educational programing.
- Serves as a super user for EHR.
- Assist with new staff training.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent organizational, customer service and communication skills.
- Work effectively in a team.
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a very busy, and sometimes, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to diffuse difficult situations in a complex environment.
- Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
- Stooping and bending.
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
- Ability to see within normal parameters.
- Ability to hear within normal range.
- Communication skills using the spoken word.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years' experience in an ambulatory care setting.
- Able to learn new technology with ease including electronic health records and MS Suite, EPIC, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint experience a plus.
- Has working knowledge of third-party reimbursement policies and protocol.
Classified Title: Medical Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00/hr; Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: UHS Primary Care
Personnel area: University Student Services
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/
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 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.
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.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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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.
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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 accessibility.jhu.edu.
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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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