Medical Assistant I Certified- Maternal/Fetal Medicine Clinic (Day 40)

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Requisition #: 668951 Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287 Category: Medical Assistant Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) in ambulatory practice areas function as integral members of the interdisciplinary team. The CMA is responsible for direct patient care and clinic operations in the ambulatory clinic environment, including the maintenance of the environment of care and supplies/equipment. The CMA shares the responsibility with other clinicians in ensuring a safe environment for the patient while providing quality care and a positive patient experience. The CMA functions clinically under the authority of the physician within the scope of their certification. The CMA reports to the nurse manager and/or lead nurse, who is responsible for the administrative supervision and direction of staff, orientation and annual assessment of competencies and the assurance to clinic specific and hospital policies and procedures.

The CMA may be required to float between ambulatory practice areas.

LOCATION: Johns Hopkins Hospital

HOURS: Days/40 hours

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:

• Successful completion of CMA certification with the credentials of RMA, NCMA, NRCMA, CCMA or CMAA, prior to hire.
• Must maintain certifications/registrations throughout employment.
• Valid CPR certification required upon hire and recertification required every two years.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Sound documentation skills
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, basic wound care, and dressing change principles
• Knowledge of medication administration (oral and injection)
• Knowledge of patient transport and positioning techniques

SKILLS:

The CMA must demonstrate competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

Effective time management and organizational skills.

The CMA must be able to:

• Operate electronic monitoring equipment
• Ability to use computer keyboard functions to input and obtain data
• Determine appropriate information and resources needed related to clinical situation
• Organize and summarize information

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One year or more experience preferred.
• For new CMA's, an externship is required.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.09/hour - Maximum 29.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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