Medical Assistant

Total Health Care, Inc. Title: Medical Assistant (MA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Job Class Specification/Job Description Grade: TBD

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Financial Disclosure: May be required to file

Designation as Essential Personnel: No

Job Summary Reporting to the Clinical Manager or Program Director and/or their designee, the Medical Assistant (MA) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) are responsible

for performing physician support services that help ensure that

the medical centers run efficiently. The Total Health Care MA/CMA

is an integral member of the healthcare team and is recognized as being one of the

first clinical staff to engage with a patient during a provider visit. The tone

set for the visit by the MA/CMA can contribute to the overall impression of the

clinic and influence how the patient engages with the care team.

General responsibilities for all medical assistants may include both administrative as

well as clinical duties. Administrative duties involve collecting demographic

and payment information from Total Health Care’s (THC) patients at point of

service, verifying and entering insurance information into THC’s Electronic

Medical Records (EMR) systems (dental, CESH, substance abuse, or medical),

patient registration, scheduling appointments, processing encounters, and

assisting with the reduction of unnecessary write-offs and negative adjustments

for uncollectible charges. Clinical activities include performing necessary

clinical assessments such as vital signs and POC testing, giving injections,

performing EKG’s, assisting with procedures, and documenting clinical

activities in accordance with governmental and institutional guidelines and

protocols.

Licenses and Certifications

Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program

Completion of a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Certification Exam for Certified Medical Assistants

Physical Demands

Ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects in excess of 75lbs as well as squat,

walk, climb, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, grasp, reach, pull and

repetitive motions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

The Essential Functions. Work Environment

Office setting.