The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a certified Medical Assistant (MA). Specific Duties & Responsibilities * The MA participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team. * Reports to the clinic manager, who is responsible for administrative supervisions, staff development, and orientation of the MA to Johns Hopkins policies and procedures. * Maintains inventory of clinical supplies and equipment in clinical and storage areas. Monitors expiration dates on all supplies and equipment. * Follows HEIC and EOC protocols to maintain compliance within the clinic environment to ensure patient safety. * Obtains and records patient’s vital signs into Epic. Monitors patient status, recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in conditions to the physician. * Reviews medication list with the patient and documents appropriately in Epic and completes prescription refill requests. * Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks. * Under clinic supervision, procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective and efficient manner according to the Clinical Practice Policy and Procedure. * Appropriately obtains and manages specimens including labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality control for waived testing. * Performs injection of vaccinations as directed. * Recognizes emergency events and implements emergency procedures according to clinical guidelines. * Fulfill HIPAA compliant ingoing and outgoing medical records requests. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications * 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 90 days of date of hire. * Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during duration of employment in this position. * Current CPR certification is required. * Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications * Experience using Epic. * * * Classified Title: Medical Assistant Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY ($46,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: JH at Columbia Center Department name: SOM DOM Cardiology Personnel area: School of Medicine