Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant

VNACJ Community Health Center • Monmouth County, NJ

16h

About The Position

VNACJ Community Health Center is hiring a Clinical Assistant/Senior Certified Medical Assistant to provide hands-on patient care and operational support to the Medical Director. The role supports the Pediatric and Primary Care departments by performing clinical duties, coordinating workflow initiatives, supporting day-to-day operations, and helping ensure consistent standards of care across practice locations. It also facilitates communication between leadership and frontline staff and supports implementation of clinical priorities.

The position includes clinical support during pediatric sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and other designated days as needed, as well as coordination of vaccine programs at the assigned community health center site. The role works under organizational policies, clinical protocols, and scope-of-practice requirements; vaccine-program activities are performed under the direction of the Nurse Manager(s).

The role is based in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The listed compensation range is USD $26.00 to USD $34.00. The employer notes that its benefits information is available on its Careers page but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• At least two years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Experience performing EKGs, phlebotomy, immunizations, and point-of-care testing.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clinical information and operational updates effectively to diverse audiences.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant experience in a primary care or pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform core Certified Medical Assistant duties in accordance with organizational policies, clinical protocols, and scope-of-practice requirements.
• Prepare examination rooms; room patients; obtain vital signs; and document medical histories, medications, allergies, and other clinical information in the electronic health record.
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures; perform EKGs, venipuncture, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, immunizations, and medication administration as authorized.
• Provide patient education and coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, prior authorizations, and follow-up services.
• Provide hands-on clinical support in Pediatric and Primary Care to promote efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Train and onboard other CMAs.
• Serve as a liaison between the Medical Director and clinical staff to support clear, timely, professional communication.
• Assist with communicating and implementing clinical priorities, workflow updates, quality initiatives, and operational expectations.
• Track assigned initiatives, action items, and follow-up activities; assist with meeting preparation and related documentation.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of clinical support staff and reinforce organizational policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Provide dedicated clinical support during pediatric sessions on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and designated days as needed, including collecting and documenting age-appropriate clinical information, developmental screenings, and immunization records.
• Support pediatric preventive care, immunization programs, and early childhood health initiatives.
• Coordinate pediatric referrals, follow-up appointments, and patient education resources.
• Assist with managing private and VFC vaccine inventory, storage, handling, and documentation under the direction of the Nurse Manager(s).
• Maintain vaccine refrigerators and freezers, including temperature monitoring, data logger downloads, labeling, and equipment functionality.
• Maintain vaccine logbooks, temperature logs, inventory records, and NJIIS documentation at the assigned CHC site.
• Coordinate NJIIS data entry, troubleshooting, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and support CHC sites through VFC site surveys, including on-site participation as needed.
• Keep vaccine rooms clean, organized, stocked, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Benefits

• The employer describes mission-driven work with a direct impact on community health.
• Opportunities to shape clinical practice, improve workflows, and lead quality initiatives.
• A culture that invests in employee growth, professional development, and long-term success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED