Certified Medical Assistant — Primary Care & Pediatrics

Saint James Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint James Health is actively seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. The MA will support providers with patient-centered care across adult, pediatric, women's health, and behavioral health patient populations.

The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center setting, requiring proficiency in vital signs, POC testing, phlebotomy, and thorough documentation in the patient chart.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA, or equivalent).
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience using EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and patient measurements (BP, height/length, weight, etc.).
• Perform Point of Care testing and specimen collection as ordered.
• Process labs and follow up on results per provider directions.
• Assist with patient intake, charting, and medication reconciliation.
• Coordinate patient flow and assist with front-desk tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR/EHR

Phlebotomy

Education

Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Saint James Health is actively seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. The MA will support providers with patient-centered care across adult, pediatric, women's health, and behavioral health patient populations.

The role combines clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced Federally Qualified Health Center setting, requiring proficiency in vital signs, POC testing, phlebotomy, and thorough documentation in the patient chart.