Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

Carbon Health; Monroe Township (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

Paid time off & sick leave

401k with employer match

Life & Disability Insurance

DOT certification reimbursement

Job summary

Carbon Health in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Medical Assistant to join our fast-paced urgent care team. You will take vitals, room patients, assist with procedures, and manage front desk duties, contributing to safe, efficient patient care in a paperless environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a certified Medical Assistant program, current BLS, and a willingness to obtain DOT certification; 1+ year MA experience and phlebotomy skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Medical Assistant program required (DOT exemptions as allowed by law).
• Current BLS certification; willingness to obtain DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, patient history and triage.
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care.
• Administer meds via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes; perform ear lavages; run EKGs.
• Conduct lab testing (urinalysis, urine pregnancy, glucose, rapid tests).
• Manage front desk and receptionist duties as needed.
• Complete training to obtain DOT Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Rooming patients

EKG

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

DOT training

Job description

Primary Care Medical Assistant - Full Time

About this position

As a physician-founded and 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.

The Medical Assistant position is comfortable working in a fast paced, paperless environment. Daily tasks include taking vitals, rooming patients, cleaning rooms, assisting with procedures, etc. As an urgent care clinic, we see mostly lower acuity patients but we are a patient centric, modern company focused on providing patients with excellent medical care. We are looking for someone with availability and flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Perform patient care by taking vitals, patient history and triaging
• Assist with procedures such as incision and drainage, lacerations and wound care
• Administer medications via intradermal, intramuscular and subcutaneous routes, carry out ear lavages and run EKGs
• Conduct lab testing such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing, monospot, rapid strep and influenza testing, rapid hiv testing
• Manage the front desk and perform receptionist duties as needed
• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests

ABOUT YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program (except in those locations(s) permitted by law for exemption with experience, diploma and/or national certification)
• Current BLS certification, willingness to obtain DOT certification
• 1+ years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

As a physician-founded and 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.