Certified Medical Assistant

About the role

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center (VNACJ CHC) offers comprehensive, community based, preventive, primary care and wellness services for New Jersey residents of all ages at four convenient locations. CHC health care services are designed to meet the specific needs of the entire family – from annual check-ups and immunizations to sick visits, mental health counseling and critical prenatal care. We are currently seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join our primary care team at our Freehold, NJ location. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of a collaborative care environment, supporting providers, engaging directly with patients, and helping ensure every visit is smooth, efficient, and positive. This role includes evening and weekend rotation, as well as travel between our four Community Health Center locations.

Responsibilities

• Supports organization’s mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers
• Assists provider with patient workflow and maintaining clinical records
• Executes order and performs related duties as ordered according to standard operating procedure
• Maintains laboratory proficiency and required log books and records
• Assists in coordination, management and documentation of medications, supplies and referrals
• Adheres to agency infection control and safety policies
• Adheres to the organization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance
• Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Certificate from an approved school
• 6 month+ of supervised medical assistant experience preferred
• Experience in EKG and phlebotomy
• CPR certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license and auto insurance

Working Conditions

• Working indoors with telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, printer, centrifuge, electric exam table, glucometer, nebulizer, needles/syringes, oxygen equipment, personal automobile, scales, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, thermometer, venipuncture equipment, wheelchair

Pay

Compensation range: USD $16.00 to USD $24.00 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $2,000. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions.

Schedule

Evening and weekend rotation required; travel between four Community Health Center locations.