Senior Clinical Assistant & Care Operations Lead

VNACJ Community Health Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

VNACJ Community Health Center in New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care in Pediatric and Primary Care. This role supports the Medical Director, coordinates workflows, and promotes efficient operations while training junior staff.

The position emphasizes vaccine program coordination and high-quality patient education. The ideal candidate has CMA certification, CPR/BLS, 2+ years of MA experience, and a NJ driver's license;

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 electronic health record (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 both Pediatric and Primary Care departments to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality patient care. Trains and onboards other CMAs in the same.

Skills

EKG

Venipuncture

Immunizations

Point-of-care testing

Clinical documentation

Strong communication

New Jersey Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

VNACJ Community Health Center in New Jersey is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care in Pediatric and Primary Care. This role supports the Medical Director, coordinates workflows, and promotes efficient operations while training junior staff.

The position emphasizes vaccine program coordination and high-quality patient education. The ideal candidate has CMA certification, CPR/BLS, 2+ years of MA experience, and a NJ driver's license;