Certified Medical Assistant — Patient-Centered Care

Saint James Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint James Health in Newark, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center. The role spans clinical and administrative duties, including patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, Point of Care testing, and EMR documentation.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, with strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach to care for diverse populations across adult, pediatric, women's health, and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• CMA certification required (CMA/CCMA/RMA or equivalent).
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Daily interaction with patients and families to assist with patient care in multiple services.
• Take and record vital signs (BP, height/weight, etc.).
• Perform point-of-care testing and basic phlebotomy as ordered.
• Process labs and follow up on results per provider directives.
• Document all encounters in the patient chart per workflows.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with front desk duties when needed.

Skills

Child-focused

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA certification (CMA/CCMA/RMA) or equivalent

Job description

Saint James Health in Newark, NJ seeks a Certified Medical Assistant to support providers in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center. The role spans clinical and administrative duties, including patient intake, vital signs, phlebotomy, Point of Care testing, and EMR documentation.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, with strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach to care for diverse populations across adult, pediatric, women's health, and behavioral health services.