Medical Assistant - Primary Care Howell

Trinity Health; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant to support providers in delivering exceptional patient care. You will work directly with patients, assist with clinical procedures, support care coordination, and help create a patient-centered experience every day.

The role includes welcoming patients, documenting histories and vital signs, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and educating patients and families for better health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED with MA program and externship/internship.
• Credentials: CMA/RA/NCMA/CCMA or MA-Non-Credentialed I optional.
• Experience: 0–1 year preferred in clinical support; 2+ years acceptable.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
• Coordinate care between patients and providers; support care coordination.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.

Skills

Patient care

Medical assistance

Vital signs

Procedural support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA program + externship/internship

EMT program

Paramedic program

Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Medical Assistant (MA) Join a Team That Makes a Difference! Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant to support our providers in delivering exceptional patient care. In this role, you'll work directly with patients, assist with clinical procedures, support care coordination, and help create a positive healthcare experience every day.

What You'll Do:

• Welcome and prepare patients for appointments.
• Collect and document patient histories, vital signs, and health information.
• Assist providers with exams, procedures, testing, and specimen collection.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic testing as directed.
• Communicate test results and provider instructions to patients.
• Provide patient and family education to support better health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and serve as a liaison between patients and providers.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and disease management programs.
• Performs additional duties such as test tracking, managing tasks, performs gap in care, supply, medication ordering, surgery scheduling.

General Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED. Successful completion of accredited/approved: MA program and MA Externship; MA Internship; Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; Paramedic program; or Certified Athletic Trainer. If credentialed, maintains current MA Re-Certification CEUs.
• CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: MA-Non-Credentialed I: MA eligible to attain Medical Assistant Certification is desired, or EMT with current/active license in the State of Michigan, or Paramedic following successful completion of the National Registry Paramedic Exam and/or holds a current/active license in the State of Michigan. Valid CPR certification.
• MA-Credentialed I: Certification as a Medical Assistant through one of the following certifying agencies: American Association of Medical Assistants (CMA) American Medical Technologists (RMA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCMA) National Healthcareer Association (CCMA) National Association of Health Professionals (NRCMA) American Medical Certification Association (CMAC)
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 0-1 year previous clinical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. In absence of completed MA Program/Externship/Internship, must have 2+ years' clinical experience providing clinical support in community-based clinic and be subject to standardized testing and evaluation of clinical skills.

Why Join Trinity Health IHA Medical Group?

• Day-one benefits with no waiting period for eligible team members.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development, and career advancement.
• Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on excellence in care.
• Work with a mission-driven organization serving communities across Southeast Michigan.

At Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, our values of Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Efficiency, and Service guide everything we do.

If you're passionate about patient care and looking to grow your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.

You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.