Certified Medical Assistant (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research

university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working

together as one university.

We are seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

who will have duties and responsibilities related to patient care

in the ambulatory clinic environment. The individual displays

responsible behaviors, communicates effectively with others, and

functions as a member of the healthcare team. The CMA functions

under the direct supervision and authority of the physician when

performing clinical tasks during patient care. The CMA reports to

the clinic manager, who is responsible for administrative

supervision, staff development, and orientation of the MA to the

area’s policies and procedures. The CMA must demonstrate competency

in all skills related to the performance of patient care. The CMA

maintains an inventory of examination/procedure room supplies,

assists in the organization of efficient patient flow, and

organizes the clinic environment to assure patient safety. The CMA

demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care

activities, provides guidance for and acts as a role model for

Medical Assistants in the clinical area. The CMA may be required to

travel occasionally to other clinics to provide coverage as needed

and assist with early morning and evening clinics.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Collects patient information at intake.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs: temperature, pulse,

respiration, blood pressure, weight, and height in the Electronic

Medical Record (EPIC).

• Obtains additional data from the patient and significant other

based on initial data collection. Reports abnormal findings to the

provider in a timely manner.

• Assists patients to the exam room and prepares patients for

examination. Assists patients in wheelchairs and stretchers with

transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales

utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.

• Identifies patients with special needs.
• Performs a chart review before the clinic visit to obtain

historical data.

• Assists practitioner in identified patient

procedures/treatments/examinations (preparation, positioning,

supplies, equipment).

• Confirms and clarifies written orders before implementation of

delegated tasks. Under clinical supervision, performs delegated

procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and

efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and

Procedures.

• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and

infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.

• Appropriately obtains and manages clinic-collected lab

specimens per the EPIC process.

• Recognizes emergencies and implements emergency procedures

according to clinic guidelines.

• Provides appropriate patient instructions, health information

materials and community resource lists as directed, and maintains

educational supplies. Identifies patients' need for additional

information and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.

• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with

standard levels of supplies, linens, nourishment, forms, and

equipment.

• Checks clinic area and rooms for malfunctioning equipment and

general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings

to the appropriate person or arranges for repairs as required.

• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially

infectious waste are appropriately disposed of and removed from the

clinic and exam area according to the infection control

guidelines.

• Performs related and delegated tasks, which include requests

for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing

patient flow, and running errands. Problem solves obstacles to the

throughput process and notifies the manager and patients of the

wait time. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and

provides input for the development of solutions. Identifies and

uses a variety of resources to validate patient care

decisions.

• Supports casting.
• Occasional coverage of other offsite JHU Ortho/PMR/MSK clinic

locations remotely or by traveling to the location, as well as

potential evening shift coverage.

• Age-Specific Care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care

or service based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety,

and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served

in the assigned service area.

• The required skills and knowledge may be gained through

education, training or experience. Neonate Adult: 1864 years of

age, Pediatric/Adolescent: Under 18, Geriatric 65 and older.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program,

such as courses provided through Medix, community colleges, and/or

vocational schools.

• 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 the date of hire. The department will pay exam

fees. 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 is required.

• Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during the

duration of employment in this position.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience,

and additional related experience may substitute for required

education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to

the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using EPIC.

Classified Title: Medical Assistant

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Certified Medical Assistant

(Orthopaedic Surgery)

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($45,000.

Targeted/Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: JH at Columbia Center

Department name: Orthopaedic Surgery

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a

pre-employment background check.

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

HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY

users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which

campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise

accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of

employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees

who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or

clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or

possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet

this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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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