Lead Medical Assistant or LPN

Photon Medical Group; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Health insurance stipend

Job summary

Photon Medical Group is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant or New Jersey-licensed Practical Nurse to serve as the Clinic Operations Lead at an onsite employee health center in Princeton, NJ.

This role blends hands-on patient care with daily clinic readiness, organization, and workflow management, offering a stable daytime schedule and a chance to take ownership of the health center’s operations.

Qualifications

• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or NJ Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Phlebotomy experience in outpatient setting.
• Vaccination administration experience within scope and training.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, and outpatient clinical services.
• Ability to commute to Princeton, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily patient flow, clinic readiness, and organization.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, follow-up records, and routine clinic needs.
• Maintain examination rooms, supplies, inventory, equipment, and expiration tracking.
• Help coordinate PRN coverage and orient new staff to established site workflows.
• Support patient engagement and health education initiatives.
• Escalate workflow, operational, and patient-safety concerns to the appropriate team members.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

BLS/CPR certification

Patient care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Education

Medical Assistant certification (CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA)

LPN license (NJ)

Tools

EHR systems

Office software

Job description

Lead Medical Assistant or LPN | Princeton, NJ

Location: Princeton, NJ – Onsite
Salary: $64,000–$72,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM–4:30 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2.
Benefits: 401(k), paid time off, paid sick leave, and health insurance stipend

About the Opportunity

Photon Medical Group is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant or New Jersey-licensed Practical Nurse to serve as the Clinic Operations Lead at an onsite employee health center in Princeton, NJ.

This role combines hands-on patient care with responsibility for daily clinic readiness, organization, and workflow. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinical professional ready to take greater ownership of health center operations.

No routine evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Welcome and room patients, obtain vital signs, and document intake information.
• Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection and handling, point-of-care testing, and EKGs within documented competency.
• Administer vaccines and injections within applicable scope, training, written orders, and onsite requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

Clinic Operations

• Lead daily patient flow, clinic readiness, and organization.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, follow-up records, and routine clinic needs.
• Maintain examination rooms, supplies, inventory, equipment, and expiration tracking.
• Help coordinate PRN coverage and orient new staff to established site workflows.
• Support patient engagement and health education initiatives.
• Escalate workflow, operational, and patient-safety concerns to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Current CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, or another nationally recognized Medical Assistant certification; or
• Active, unrestricted New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse license.

All candidates should have:

• Strong, current hands-on phlebotomy experience.
• Current experience administering vaccines or injections within applicable scope and training.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Experience with patient intake, vital signs, specimen handling, and outpatient clinical services.
• Strong organizational, communication, patient-service, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort using EHR systems and standard office technology.
• Ability to work independently, remain organized, and take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Reliable ability to commute to Princeton, NJ.

Leadership Experience

Previous experience as a Lead Medical Assistant, Senior Medical Assistant, Clinic Coordinator, or in a similar clinic operations role is preferred but not required. Experienced candidates who have supported workflow coordination, inventory, referrals, scheduling, training, or day-to-day clinic organization are encouraged to apply.

About Photon Medical Group

Photon Medical Group is a New Jersey physician-owned professional corporation and the clinical employer for this position.

VitalCheck Wellness Inc. provides non-clinical administrative services to the practice. VitalCheck Wellness does not practice medicine. Clinical care is provided by appropriately licensed healthcare professionals through the physician-owned professional corporation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Photon Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.