Medical Assistant (Union) 26-33

Job Details

Position: Medical Assistant (Union)

Position code: 26-33

Position Location: All Sites

Current

Work hours:

40

HRS/WK

Compensation Range
: $18.91/HR-$23.82/HR

If Annualized: $39,342.10-$49,549.19

Position Dates: ASAP

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Date Position Posted: 5/4/2026

Internal Deadline: 5/8/2026

Candidates/Employees are required to have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant education program and be certified or registered as a Medical Assistant or have graduated and received licensure from a related accredited/licensed program (i.e. LPN, RN). Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant, experience in administering injections and Mental Health experience is preferred. For anyone working with children, they must receive 24 hours of Children’s training per calendar year.

Critical Thinking

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Outpatient, Children’s, ACT, Residential

Location: Outpatient, Children’s, ACT, DD

Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor

Shift: 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday; as needed by department

Classification: Six (6)

Prepared Date: 10/08/2019

Reviewed By HR: 12/05/2019, 10/15/2020, 3/8/2022, 10/06/2022, 12/21/2023, 6/28/2024, 6/12/2025

Revised By: Clinical Supervisor

Supervisor Review: 10/15/2020, 5/6/2022, 12/6/2022, 12/22/2023, 10/29/2024, 6/17/2025

Revised Date: 10/15/2020, 5/6/2022, 12/21/2023

Cares for and treats, as directed by Physician, by performing the following duties.

• Obtains diagnostic tests ordered by the clinic psychiatrists so as to contribute in the assessment of patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.
• Performs and documents vital signs prior to client seeing the psychiatrist. (Documents Weight/Height, waist measurements and children’s growth charts, when appropriate)
• Educates individuals on medication side effects
• Performs and records AIMS testing as required.
• Participates in agency assessments and treatment planning as necessary. Including nursing, BPS, IPOS, Meds Only, Etc.
• Observe individual’s medication box set up as ordered by MD.
• Dispenses professional samples as directed by agency psychiatrist/RN.
• Completes agency training for injectable medication administering. Administers injections to individuals once training is completed.
• Facilitate children’s clinic, as assigned.
• Responsible for ordering all injectable medication and consulting with approved vendor as needed to coordinate ordering process
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations of medications as indicated
• Documents and reports to physician, psychiatrist, RN or caretaker any significant symptoms, reaction, incidents, etc.
• Completes releases of information.
• Communicates with psychiatrist, homes, caretaker, physicians, guardians, etc as needed to assure adequate health care for individuals. Manages individuals assigned as applicable.
• Assist with facilitating communication between MD and clinical staff as indicated
• Links individuals with health care professionals in the community, as directed by agency psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Prepare for clinic and documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Knowledge of systems, procedures, forms and timelines required by agency and certifying agencies including DCH, CARF, PIHP, Medicaid, OBRA Assessments, etc. relative to job duties.
• Understands and practices Standard Precautions.
• Participate in mandatory meetings.
• Respond to medical emergencies and accidents involving the individuals we serve as the need arises in the agency sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Sanilac CMH staff are dedicated to providing services to the community to improve lives. When they see a task that needs to be completed, they step in to assist or are first in line to help the Agency in promoting recovery, discovery, and independence. Each staff member works within their strengths and collaborates with their coworkers so that collectively we are a stronger whole.

Staff provide positive feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of care in the Agency. They hold their coworkers, the individuals they serve and the community in high esteem.

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