Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant

Vna Chc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VNACJ Community Health Center in New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric and primary care teams with hands-on patient care and operational duties.

You will assist providers, perform EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and testing, coordinate referrals, and help implement clinical priorities while promoting efficient day-to-day operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum of two years Medical Assistant experience, preferably in pediatric/primary care.
• Experience performing EKGs, venipuncture, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Patient Care: perform CMA responsibilities, prepare exam rooms, document histories, and assist with procedures.
• Medical Director & Clinical Operations Support: liaise with Medical Director, communicate priorities, track action items.
• Pediatric Clinical Support: provide dedicated clinical support during pediatric sessions and coordinate pediatric referrals.
• Vaccine Program Coordination: manage vaccine inventory, ensure proper storage, NJIIS documentation, and site surveys.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical teamwork

Patient education

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/ Senior Certified Medical Assistant!

Strengthen Community Health. Shape the Future.

VNACJ Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to building healthier communities and improving the well‑being of individuals and families across New Jersey. We provide high‑quality, comprehensive, and culturally responsive primary care, preventive services, and wellness support to underserved and underinsured populations. Our team is united by compassion, integrity, and deep respect for the diverse communities we serve.

Why This Role Matters

The Clinical Assistant/ Senior Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an advanced clinical support role responsible for providing hands‑on patient care while serving as a strategic operational resource to the Medical Director. The position supports high‑quality patient care within the Pediatric and Primary Care departments by performing core clinical duties, coordinating workflow initiatives, and promoting efficient day‑to‑day operations. The Clinical Assistant also facilitates communication between leadership and frontline staff, supports the implementation of clinical priorities, and helps ensure consistent standards of care across practice locations. Through a combination of clinical expertise, operational support, and cross‑functional collaboration, this role contributes to exceptional patient experiences and positive clinical outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Clinical Patient Care

• Performs all core Certified Medical Assistant responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, clinical protocols, and scope‑of‑practice requirements.




• Prepares examination rooms, rooms patients, obtains vital signs, and accurately documents medical histories, medications, allergies, and other clinical information in the electronic health record (EHR).




• Assists providers during examinations and procedures and performs EKGs, venipuncture, specimen collection, point‑of‑care testing, immunizations, and medication administration as authorized.




• Provides patient education and coordinates referrals, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, and follow‑up services to support continuity of care.




• Provides hands‑on clinical support within both Pediatric and Primary Care departments to promote efficient patient flow and high‑quality patient care. Trains and onboards other CMAs in the same.

2. Medical Director & Clinical Operations Support

• Serves as a liaison between the Medical Director and clinical staff to facilitate clear, timely, and professional communication.




• Assists with the implementation and communication of clinical priorities, workflow updates, quality initiatives, and operational expectations.




• Tracks assigned initiatives, action items, and follow‑up activities and assists with meeting preparation and related documentation.




• Assists with onboarding and orientation of clinical support staff and reinforces organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.




• Tracks assigned initiatives, action items, and follow‑up activities and assists with meeting preparation and related documentation.




• Assists with onboarding and orientation of clinical support staff and reinforces organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.

3. Pediatric Clinical Support (Tuesdays, Thursdays and on designated days as needed)

• Provides dedicated clinical support during pediatric sessions, including collection and documentation of age‑appropriate clinical information, developmental screenings, and immunization records.




• Supports pediatric preventive care services, immunization programs, and early childhood health initiatives.




• Coordinates pediatric referrals, follow‑up appointments, and patient education resources to support continuity of care.

4. Vaccine Program Coordination

• Assist with managing vaccine inventory for both private and VFC stock, ensuring appropriate storage, handling, and documentation under the direction of the Nurse Manager(s).




• Maintain vaccine refrigerators and freezers, including temperature monitoring, data logger downloads, labeling, and equipment functionality.




• Maintain vaccine logbooks, temperature logs, inventory records, and NJIIS documentation at the assigned CHC site.




• Coordinate NJIIS data entry, troubleshooting, and compliance activities.




• Coordinate and support all CHC sites through VFC site surveys, including on‑site participation as needed.




• Ensure vaccine rooms remain clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with regulatory standards

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.




• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.




• Current CPR/BLS certification required.




• Minimum of two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a primary care or pediatric setting.




• Experience performing EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and point‑of‑care testing.




• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.




• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and operational updates to diverse audiences.




• Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission‑driven work that makes a direct and meaningful impact on community health




• Opportunities to shape clinical practice, improve workflows, and lead quality initiatives




• A culture that invests in your growth, professional development, and long‑term success

Working Conditions/Physical Demand

Working indoors with telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, printer, centrifuge, electric exam table, glucometer, nebulizer, needles/syringes, oxygen equipment, scales, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, thermometer, venipuncture equipment, wheelchair.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $26.00 to USD $34.00. When determining an offer, VNACJ CHC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNACJ CHC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.