medical assistant Baltimore, MD
Job description
We are seeking a Medical Assistant who will be responsible for patient care support duties and clinic environment at the Volvo/Mack Truck Employee Health & Wellness Center located in Macungie, PA. The position functions under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Registered Nurse in the clinic and will perform various clinical and administrative tasks as directed. Assists health care team with specific treatments and/or procedures. Monitors and maintains the clinic environment in an orderly and adequately stocked manner. Provides prompt, courteous, and professional attention to the needs and requests of all patients and clients.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Assist patients to an exam room and prepare patient for examination. Obtain and record pre-examination testing to include height, weight, BMI, and vital signs.
Perform delegated clinical tasks including vital signs, urine collection, blood collection, injections, electrocardiograms, and routine dressing changes.
Assist the health care team with specific treatments and procedures.
Administer and document specified injections as directed by APP/RN and JHU policy.
Document all clinical care provided in JHU EMR in a thorough and timely manner.
Provide appropriate follow-up communication with the health care team and patients.
Support health care team as directed. This includes clinical assistance, medical record retrieval, communication with relevant parties, instrument sterilization, examination room preparation, filing, stocking, equipment care/maintenance, and front desk coverage.
Order, stock and maintain exam rooms and clinic area with standard levels of supplies and equipment.
Perform minor housekeeping tasks to keep clinic areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Check clinic area and exam rooms for malfunctioning equipment, broken furniture, and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Report findings to the appropriate person and/or arrange for repairs as required.
Participate in skill development and training through in-service programs to enhance knowledge level and to ensure mastery of patient care procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude and convey enthusiasm.
Participate in a teamwork approach to responsibilities and activities within the clinic.
Minimum Qualifications
High school education or GED required.
Completion of certified/accredited Medical Assistant training program.
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.
CPR certification required.
Highly effective verbal and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in urgent care or occupational medicine office.
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/varying
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Pennsylvania
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health
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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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 [email protected] . 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. 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.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
To apply, visit https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Medical-Assistant/990531200/
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