Medical Assistant

We are seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) who will functions as an integral member of the clinic team. The MA is responsible for direct patient care and clinic operations, including the maintenance of the environment of care and supplies/equipment. The MA shares the responsibility with other clinicians in ensuring a safe environment for the patient while providing quality care and a positive patient experience. The MA functions clinically under the authority of the physician within the scope of their certification. The MA 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. CMA’s 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

• 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-of–care equipment, sterilization equipment, scopes and emergency equipment, etc.
• Identify 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.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP) required.
• Must have current certification in CPR.

• Experience as a CMA, preferably in dermatology.

Classified Title: Medical Assistant 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.25 - Max $23.00 HRLY ($10,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: M - F; hours vary as needed 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JH at Timonium 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Der Cosmetic Center  
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