BERTIE COUNTY RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION. JOB DESCRIPTION. JOB TITLE. Medical Assistant. BASIC JOB PURPOSE. Assist with direct clinic services in the assigned department. SUPERVISION. Reports directly to the Nursing Supervisor. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasional lifting and carrying items...