Medical Assistant Part Time

Carbon Health; North Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support our urgent care team. You will greet patients, document histories and vital signs, and prepare exam rooms to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will perform phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, and basic point-of-care testing, assist providers during examinations, manage medical records, answer calls, and cover front desk duties while maintaining infection control and patient‑centered care on 10‑hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in urgent care or similar clinical setting.
• Current CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA and CPR/BLS certification required.
• Proficient blood draws (venipuncture) and specimen handling.
• Proficient injections per orders and protocols.
• Ability to perform and troubleshoot EKGs with correct lead placement.
• Strong patient care and communication skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with medical records documentation (electronic or paper).
• Willingness to cover front desk and work from 8:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mon/Wed with rotating weekend.

Responsibilities

• Greet and room patients; document histories and vital signs in the medical record system.
• Perform blood draws, injections, and EKGs per orders and protocols.
• Prepare patients and rooms; maintain supplies and infection control.
• Support providers during examinations and procedures.
• Manage medical records and patient encounters.
• Answer phones and route inquiries professionally.
• Coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times with staff.
• Provide basic diagnostic support and proper specimen handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Injections

CPR/BLS

Education

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

Tools

EMR systems

EKG equipment

Job description

What you'll do

• Greet and room patients, obtain and document accurate vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints in the medical record system.

• Perform blood draws (phlebotomy), administer injections, and conduct EKGs in accordance with provider orders and clinical protocols.

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for procedures, ensuring proper supplies, equipment, and infection control standards are maintained.

• Support providers during examinations and minor urgent care procedures by setting up instruments, assisting as needed, and providing patient support.

• Manage medical records, including accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatments, and test results.

• Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries with professional phone etiquette, routing calls and messages appropriately.

• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests

• Coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times, including communicating with front desk, providers, and other staff regarding room availability and patient status.

• Perform basic diagnostic support such as point-of-care testing (as permitted) and ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, and documentation.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment, including cleaning and restocking exam rooms between patients.

• Follow all clinic policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements to ensure patient and staff safety in the urgent care setting.

• Collaborate with the urgent care team to support a patient-centered, efficient, and compassionate care environment during 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or similar clinical support role, preferably in an urgent care, emergency, or ambulatory care setting.
• A current Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA) and CPR/BLS certification are required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in blood draws (phlebotomy), including safe venipuncture technique and specimen handling.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering injections, including vaccines and medications, in accordance with provider orders and protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and obtain quality EKGs, including proper lead placement and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Strong patient care skills, with the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with medical records documentation (electronic or paper), with attention to accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
• Professional phone etiquette and clear verbal communication skills for interacting with patients, providers, and staff.
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts (8:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) on Monday and Wednesday including one rotating weekend per month.
• Will be required to cover front desk for part or all of a shift.
• Knowledge of basic infection control practices and standard precautions in a clinical environment.