Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant

VNACJ Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to building healthier communities and improving the well-being of individuals and families across New Jersey. We provide high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally responsive primary care, preventive services, and wellness support to underserved and underinsured populations. Our team is united by compassion, integrity, and deep respect for the diverse communities we serve.

About the Role

The Clinical Assistant/ Senior Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is an advanced clinical support role responsible for providing hands-on patient care while serving as a strategic operational resource to the Medical Director. The position supports high-quality patient care within the Pediatric and Primary Care departments by performing core clinical duties, coordinating workflow initiatives, and promoting efficient day-to-day operations. This role facilitates communication between leadership and frontline staff, supports the implementation of clinical priorities, and helps ensure consistent standards of care across practice locations. Through clinical expertise, operational support, and cross-functional collaboration, this role contributes to exceptional patient experiences and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Patient Care
  • 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 accurately 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.
• Medical Director & Clinical Operations Support
  • Serves as a liaison between the Medical Director and clinical staff to facilitate clear, timely, and professional communication.
  • Assists with the implementation and communication of clinical priorities, workflow updates, quality initiatives, and operational expectations.
  • Tracks assigned initiatives, action items, and follow-up activities and assists with meeting preparation and related documentation.
  • Assists with onboarding and orientation of clinical support staff and reinforces organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Pediatric Clinical Support (Tuesdays, Thursdays and on designated days as needed)
  • Provides dedicated clinical support during pediatric sessions, including collection and documentation of age-appropriate clinical information, developmental screenings, and immunization records.
  • Supports pediatric preventive care services, immunization programs, and early childhood health initiatives.
  • Coordinates pediatric referrals, follow-up appointments, and patient education resources to support continuity of care.
• Vaccine Program Coordination
  • Assists with managing vaccine inventory for both private and VFC stock, ensuring appropriate storage, handling, and documentation under the direction of the Nurse Manager(s).
  • Maintains vaccine refrigerators and freezers, including temperature monitoring, data logger downloads, labeling, and equipment functionality.
  • Maintains vaccine logbooks, temperature logs, inventory records, and NJIIS documentation at the assigned CHC site.
  • Coordinates NJIIS data entry, troubleshooting, and compliance activities.
  • Coordinates and supports all CHC sites through VFC site surveys, including on-site participation as needed.
  • Ensures vaccine rooms remain clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and operational updates to diverse audiences.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.

Working Conditions

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

Pay

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $26.00 to USD $34.00 per hour. When determining an offer, VNACJ CHC 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.

Benefits

For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.