JHU Student Health & Wellness Center seeks a Medical Assistant to provide high quality and effective patient care. The Medical Assistant shares responsibility for the provision of high-quality health care in compliance with state, federal, and ambulatory accreditation requirements.

　　Specific Duties & Responsibilities

　　Take patient’s complete vital signs, smoking history, and note allergies with initials and credentials noted in the computer.

　　Perform height & weight measurements, audiometer testing, visual acuity testing, etc. as necessary with documentation in the computer.

　　Obtain all specimens including venipuncture for lab tests ordered by clinicians.

　　Perform in house laboratory tests (Monospot, urine dip, rapid strep, urine pregnancy, finger stick glucose, Influenza A & B, COVID-19, and hemoglobin, etc.) as protocol indicates and ordered by clinicians.

　　Prepare lab specimens and accurately complete forms for transport.

　　Chaperone the clinicians during the female gynecological exams, breast exams, and male genital exams.

　　Perform injections as ordered by the clinician and utilize the computer system for documentation.

　　Perform IV’s as ordered by clinicians.

　　Perform EKGs as ordered by clinicians.

　　Perform crutch fitting, dressing changes, nebulization treatments, ear irrigation, and orthostatic vitals as ordered by the clinicians.

　　Call parking office or security office for patient transportation when needed.

　　Provide first aid as necessary.

　　Document any service rendered to a patient in the computer.

　　Inventory, order, stock and continue condom program at Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC).

　　Prepare Travel Packages for clinicians.

　　Inspect, clean, and stock supplies in clinician’s exam rooms, Observation Room and Procedure Room.

　　Perform laboratory quality control procedures for opening the SHWC when necessary.

　　Stock the restrooms with supplies.

　　Prepare Tylenol/ibuprofen packets.

　　Keep inventory on soup kits and prepare kits.

　　Perform PAPRS check monthly.

　　Open active supply room.

　　Turn on pharmacy and observation room computer.

　　Take down and install curtains for laundering July and December.

　　Adhere to standard precautions for infection control.

　　Assist in biohazard waste removal from Lab and Observation room when necessary.

　　Prepare SHWC for closing on a daily basis.

　　Attend monthly Staff Meeting Attend SHWC educational programs and show evidence of continued self-development and professional involvement by participating in activities and educational programs of your professional organization.

　　Share the responsibility for ongoing assessment of quality and efficiency of patient care services.

　　Continually monitor patient flow in the waiting areas.

　　Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

　　Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

　　Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally in order to function as a team member.

　　Representative on University-wide committees: Attend any HSA Committee meetings as assigned by the supervisor.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Stooping and bending; reaching, lifting and grasping objects; walking and/or standing for extended periods of time.

　　Hours are 8:30am-5:00pm with some Saturday and some evening hours each fall and spring semester.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　High School diploma or GED required.

　　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. Current CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross required.

　　Must maintain MA and CPR/AED certification/registration during duration of employment in this position.

　　In order to be eligible for certification/registration, successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program or five or more years of primary medical care medical assistant experience is required.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Minimum of one-year experience.Classified Title: Medical Assistant

　　Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB

　　Starting Salary Range: Min $15.25 - Max $23.00 HRLY ($44,495 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

　　Employee group: Full Time

　　Schedule: Monday - Friday / 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM

　　Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

　　Location: Homewood Campus

　　Department name: ​​​​​​​Student Health and Wellness Center

　　Personnel area: University Student Services

　　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.

　　The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion (https://diversity.jhu.edu/roadmap-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) .

　　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. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. 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.

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　　Equal Opportunity Employer:

　　Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.