Primary Care – Assistant Medical Director

At Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center (VNACJ CHC), we’re dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality healthcare to New Jersey residents. Our comprehensive services span preventive care, primary care, wellness support, mental health counseling, prenatal care, and more, all in a compassionate, community-focused environment.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Assistant Medical Director who’s energized by purpose and committed to expanding access to outstanding primary care. In this full-time Keyport-based role, you’ll deliver hands-on patient care while shaping clinical quality, supporting providers, and strengthening care delivery across our CHC network.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care (approx. 80% clinical / 20% administrative).
• Maintain an active patient panel and model evidence-based, culturally responsive care.
• Support clinical operations as an EHR Superuser, including onboarding and workflow optimization.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, chart audits, peer review, and QI/QA activities.
• Facilitate efficient provider and clinical team meetings, including agenda planning and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and Finance to monitor and achieve productivity goals.
• Support HRSA Operational Site Visit preparation and ensure compliance with HRSA, QRM, and FTCA standards.
• Foster strong communication and positive, collaborative relationships across all teams.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and residency program.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain federal and state CDS registration.
• 3–5+ years of clinical practice experience, including ambulatory care; FQHC experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of population health, quality metrics, and clinical analytics.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bilingual English–Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with computers, data analysis, and Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel); nursing informatics background preferred.
• Valid NJ driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Working indoors.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Sitting, fine motor hand movement, standing, walking, lifting 40 pounds, pushing, reaching, pulling.
• Use of medical equipment including thermometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, needles, syringes, EKG machine, venipuncture equipment, diagnostic equipment, spirometry treatment, culture mediums.
• Use of office equipment including telephone, fax, photocopier, computer, and printer.

Pay

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $200,000.00 to USD $296,000.00. 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. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits.

Benefits

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

A $4,000 sign-on bonus is available for this position.