Senior Certified Medical Assistant — Clinical & Operations Lead

VNA Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric and primary care services. You will perform core CMA duties, coordinate referrals, and assist with clinical priorities while promoting high-quality patient care.

The role also emphasizes teamwork with the Medical Director and clinical operations, onboarding staff, and ensuring standards of care across sites. NJ driver’s license is required and compensation details are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Medical Assistant experience, preferably in a primary care or pediatric setting.
• Experience performing EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all core Certified Medical Assistant responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, clinical protocols, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Prepares examination rooms, rooms patients, obtains vital signs, and documents medical histories, medications, allergies, and other clinical information in the EHR.
• Assists providers during examinations and procedures and performs EKGs, venipuncture, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, immunizations, and medication administration as authorized.
• Provides patient education and coordinates referrals, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, and follow-up services to support continuity of care.
• Provides hands-on clinical support within Pediatric and Primary Care departments and trains on boards CMAs.

Skills

EKG

Phlebotomy

Immunizations

Point-of-care testing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to support pediatric and primary care services. You will perform core CMA duties, coordinate referrals, and assist with clinical priorities while promoting high-quality patient care.

The role also emphasizes teamwork with the Medical Director and clinical operations, onboarding staff, and ensuring standards of care across sites. NJ driver’s license is required and compensation details are provided.