Medical Assistant (Department of Dermatology)

General Summary :

The Department of Dermatology, Cosmetic Center is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) who will function as an integral member of the clinic team. Mandatory Rotation between general Dermatology, Cosmetics, and Surgery. Responsible for direct patient care and clinic operations, including the maintenance of the environment of care and supplies / equipment. Will share the responsibility with other clinicians in ensuring a safe environment for the patient while providing quality care and a positive patient experience. Will function clinically under the authority of the physician within the scope of their certification.

Will report to the Clinic Manager, who is responsible for the administrative supervision and direction of staff, orientation and annual assessment of competencies, and the assurance of clinic-specific policies and procedures. 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, and organize and summarize information.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members 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 notify the appropriate individual based on the issue.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title : Medical Assistant

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

Starting Salary Range : $15.40 - $23.25 / HRLY (Targeted $46,000.00, Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Location : JH at Greenspring Station

Department name : Dermatology, Cosmetic Center

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here :

Education and Experience Equivalency

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 Completing Studies

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.

Background Checks

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.

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