What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Total Health Care, Inc.?
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.
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.
Salary : $17 - $25