Medical Assistant Supervisor

Vnachc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

VNACJ Community Health Center in New Jersey is hiring a Medical Assistant Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising Certified Medical Assistants and ensuring high-quality patient care across multiple community health centers.

This role requires strong leadership abilities, a commitment to clinical excellence, and the ability to nurture a collaborative team culture. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and a track record of compassionate care.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certificate with national certification.
• 2+ years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory experience required.
• Experience in EKG and phlebotomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care to patients.
• Supervise Certified Medical Assistants.
• Design and execute training programs.
• Provide clinical oversight of CMA services.

Skills

Medical Assistant Certificate

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole)

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

EKG

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Medical Assistant Supervisor!

Lead Care. Strengthen Community Health. Shape the Future.

VNACJ Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center 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.

We are seeking an engaged, collaborative, and mission‑driven Medical Assistant Supervisor to support our Freehold, Asbury Park, Keyport and Red Bank Community Health Centers. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose—supporting clinical excellence, nurturing a strong team culture, and ensuring that every patient receives safe, reliable, patient‑centered care.

Why This Role Matters

Medical Assistant Supervisor will be responsible for assisting in providing care to patients and supervising the Certified Medical Assistants across the organization in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of the job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Assists in professional development of all Certified Medical Assistant staff; designs and executes training programs as needed.
• Supervises assigned CMAs in conjunction with the organization’s managerial and leadership practices.
• Provides clinical oversight of the services provided by the Certified Medical Assistants through direct observation and formal competency assessment, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager.
• Monitors task boxes, inboxes, scanning needs, prior authorizations, and other administrative tasks in conjunction with Senior Certified Medical Assistants; deploys support and resources where needed to stay current with these tasks.
• Assists with oversight of the environment of care, ensuring adherence to CHC infection control and safety policies and procedures; monitors employee performance in the same.
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance.
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position.

Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school with current national certification from an approved certifying body.
• 2+ years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• 1+ year supervisory experience required.
• Experience in EKG and phlebotomy.
• BLS certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole) preferred.

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.