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We are seeking a Medical Assistant (CA) who will function as an integral member of the clinic 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. Reports to the Clinic Manager, who is responsible for the administrative supervision and direction of staff, orientation and annual assessment of competencies and the assurance to clinic specific policies and procedures. 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

• The MA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.
• Operate electronic monitoring equipment.
  
• Input and obtain data, determine appropriate information and resources needed related to clinical situation; organize and summarize information.
  
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of outpatient care.
  
• Uses general physiological monitoring equipment including but not limited to vital signs machine (automated & manual) height, weight, cardiac monitor, ECG, Point-ofcare equipment, sterilization equipment, scopes and emergency equipment, etc.
  
• dentify signs indicative of a changing patient care situation and notifies the appropriate individual based on the issue.
  
• 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.
• MAs may be asked to float between clinical units where care is similar and/or competence is evaluated suggesting the individual is capable of providing complete and correct patient care.
• Works in a clinical environment where there are limited physical discomforts due to temperature, noise, dust, etc.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, pharmacological agents, with little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
• Requires standing up for up to 100% of work-time and lifting and/or transferring heavy instruments (routinely 30 lbs. or more) from one location to another with little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed.
• Requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection and infection prevention clothing/apparatus.
• Requires lifting and/or positioning patients and transporting wheelchairs and related equipment.
• May require contact with aggressive and/or combative patients.
• Employees in this position will be required to adhere to work availability and unit scheduling requirements.
• MA may engage in roles that are procedural based or within an environment with mixed requirements.

• High School Diploma or 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. If a retest is required, associated fees are paid by the employee.
• Current CPR certification required. Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during employment.

• Experience as a CMA, preferably in dermatology.

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: $20.00 - $22.00/hr; Commensurate with experience  

Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M - F, 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​JH at Columbia Center 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Dermatology Howard County  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

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.

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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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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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