"Clinical Associate - Casual"

General Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Casual Clinical Associate - Breast
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Role Overview

Procedural Duties (Morning):

• Perform pre-operative wire localizations under imaging guidance (ultrasound, mammography).
• Collaborate with radiologists and surgical teams to ensure accurate lesion targeting.
• Maintain sterile technique and procedural documentation.

Clinical Duties (Afternoon):

• Conduct patient consultations, including pre- and post-procedure discussions.
• Review imaging and pathology results with patients.
• Coordinate follow-up care and referrals as needed.
• Document clinical encounters in the EMR.

Preconditions to Service Start Date

• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Satisfactory pre-employment health assessment
• For non-U.S. citizens: appropriate visa status for the full engagement period
• Completion of I-9 and confirmation of U.S. work authorization
• Full credentialing, including:
  • Active medical licensure in Maryland and the District of Columbia
  • Board certification in relevant specialty
  • Authority to prescribe medications (DEA registration and state-specific drug control licenses)
• Appointment with full privileges at:
  • Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
• Eligibility to participate in:
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Managed care arrangements affiliated with JHU and its partners

Clinical Documentation and Compliance

• Complete medical records and breast-related documentation promptly and accurately
• Submit all required billing forms, clinical notes, and service documentation per JHU guidelines
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies on medical recordkeeping
• Understand that all patient records are the property of JHU
  • Physician may access necessary records per legal requirements and institutional policy
  • Post-employment access is not permitted unless a patient requests record release in writing

Location of Service

• Primary location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
• JHU may provide written notice in the event of any service location changes