Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support front and back office operations in an urgent care–style clinic in Monmouth County, NJ. You will perform clinical tasks such as venipuncture, patient rooming, and vital signs, while also handling administrative duties to ensure a smooth patient experience.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA program completion, and an active MA credential or eligibility.

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 willingness to obtain within timeframe.
• Demonstrated venipuncture experience in a clinical setting.
• Urgent care or fast-paced outpatient setting experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain BAT and DOT certifications within the specified timeframe.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficient with computers and electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift or move patients and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting histories, and assisting providers with exams and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and collect laboratory specimens according to protocols and safety standards.
• Support back office activities such as medication administration, point-of-care testing, and specimen handling.
• Handle front office duties including patient check-in/out, scheduling, insurance verification, and co-pays.
• Provide responsive support in an urgent care environment and assist with time-sensitive procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and clinic operations.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR per policies and regulations.
• Follow infection control, safety, and quality protocols in the clinical environment.
• Obtain and maintain BAT and DOT certifications within the required timeframe and perform related testing.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying workflow improvements and supporting process changes.
• Provide compassionate, professional, culturally sensitive patient interactions, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Patient-focused care

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EHR systems

BAT certification

DOT certification

BLS certification

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

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

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.