Requisition ID:  115905

Patient Service Coordinator/Medical Assistant

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Patient Service Coordinator/Medical Assistant. This position assists with ensuring efficient clinical operations and high-quality care to patients of an outpatient multi-specialty clinical practice. 


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • In the Medical Assistant role, assist with measuring vital signs, assisting during physical examinations, completing medical workup, administering and properly update all immunizations and perform phlebotomy services as needed with appropriate documentation in the electronic patient record.
  • Cross-cover as Patient Service Coordinator to assist with registering patients for clinical appointments using computerized database, documenting insurance, collection of copayments and scheduling follow-up appointments.
  • Interact with patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers with regard to patient-related issues.
  • Work with others in a team environment.
  • Assist patients, patient families, referring physicians, and third-party carriers to resolve patient related issues.
  • Schedule patients for lab tests, medical examinations, and consultations.
  • Relay information to patients regarding preparation for lab tests and examinations.
  • Maintain familiarity with various types of medical insurance to explain these plans.
  • Obtain pre-certifications as required by patient’s health care insurers or managed care providers.
  • Assist patients or family members with completion of medical insurance forms.
  • Inform patients of costs of care being provided, and guide them to appropriate resources for further information, guidance, or assistance.
  • Arrange or assist in arranging patient transportation.
  • Answer telephone, screen callers, relay messages, and greet visitors.
  • Open, sort, and screen mail.
  • Some flexibility with work hours when needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Computer skills and organizational skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent customer service and organization skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • One year of work experience in customer service.
  • Certification/registration as a Medical Assistant (e.g. CMA, AAMA, RMA, AMT, NAHP); if not currently certified/registered, must become certified/registered within 180 days (6 months) of date of hire.
  • Current CPR certification
  • Must maintain MA and CPR certification/registration during employment.
  • Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

 


 

Classified Title: Patient Service Coordinator/Medical Assi 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Patient Service Coordinator/Medical Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/02/OD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($45,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F (8:30am -5pm) May Vary 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: JH at Greenspring Station 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM DOM Clinical Operations  
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: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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 jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. 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. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. 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 upon 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.

JH at Greenspring Station