Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health in Howell Township, NJ is seeking a Medical Assistant for full-time, on-site work in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You will support front and back office tasks, perform venipuncture, and ensure efficient patient flow while growing with the practice.

The role requires MA training, certification, and the ability to obtain BAT and DOT within the required timeframe. Compensation: $20–$28 per hour, with benefits typical for a full-time position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Ability to obtain BAT and DOT certifications within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Room patients, take vital signs, document histories, assist with exams and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory specimens per protocols.
• Support back office duties including medication administration and point-of-care testing.
• Handle front office duties: check-in/out, scheduling, insurance verification, co-pays.
• Provide urgent care support and prioritize patients by acuity.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff for smooth operations.

Skills

Venipuncture experience

Outpatient clinical experience

EHR proficiency

Front & back office experience

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification/registration

BLS certification

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health Howell Township, New Jersey, United States

About this position

As a physician led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

About the role

As a Medical Assistant with Carbon Health, you will play a key role in supporting both front and back office operations in a dynamic, patient-centered environment. This hourly, full-time position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in an urgent care setting and able to take initiative in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will perform clinical tasks such as venipuncture and assist with patient care, while also managing administrative duties to ensure an efficient and positive experience for every patient. We are looking for a collaborative team player who is willing and able to obtain BAT and DOT certifications upon hire, who is available to float between our Monmouth County sites and grow with our practice.

What you'll do

• Perform clinical duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect other laboratory specimens according to established protocols and safety standards.
• Support both back office responsibilities such as medication administration per provider orders, point-of-care testing, and specimen handling.
• Handle front office duties including patient check-in and check-out, appointment scheduling, verifying insurance, and collecting co-pays.
• Provide responsive support in an urgent care environment, helping prioritize patients based on acuity and assisting with time-sensitive procedures.
• Collaborate closely with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient clinic operations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with practice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality protocols to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Obtain and maintain BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician) and DOT (Department of Transportation) certifications within the required timeframe after hire, and perform related testing once certified.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying workflow improvements, assisting teammates proactively, and supporting process changes.
• Provide compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive patient interactions, ensuring privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent clinical training.
• Current Medical Assistant certification or registration (or eligibility and willingness to obtain within organizational timeframe, if applicable by state/organization policy).
• Demonstrated experience performing venipuncture safely and accurately in a clinical setting.
• Prior experience in urgent care or a similarly fast-paced outpatient clinical environment strongly preferred.
• Comfort and competency in both front office (administrative) and back office (clinical) medical assistant responsibilities.
• Ability and commitment to obtain BAT (Breath Alcohol Technician) and DOT (Department of Transportation) certifications upon hiring within the specified timeframe.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and flexibility in adapting to changing patient volumes and priorities.
• Basic proficiency with computers and electronic health records (EHR); ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a professional demeanor and patient-focused attitude.
• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on your feet for extended periods and to lift or move patients and equipment as required for the role.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification or ability to obtain within organization’s required timeframe

The pay range for this role is:

20 - 28 USD per hour(Howell, NJ)