CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
❤️ Make an Impact Every Day by Supporting Quality Patient Care
Certified Medical Assistant
Full-Time | Trenton, NJ | $46,000 Annually
Looking for More Than Just a Job?
At IRON, we're building a team of compassionate healthcare professionals dedicated to providing accessible, respectful, and quality care to individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.
As a Certified Medical Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting clinical operations, patient intake, infectious disease screening, and treatment services. Working alongside Registered Nurses and prescribing clinicians, you'll help ensure clients receive efficient, safe, and compassionate care.
This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a meaningful environment while supporting individuals on their path toward recovery and improved health.
Why Join Our Team?
💰 Competitive Pay & Professional Growth
$46,000 Annually
• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Available after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training
❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters
Support individuals receiving treatment for opioid use disorder
Help provide efficient and compassionate clinical care
Support infectious disease screening and prevention
Assist with overdose prevention and response services
Help maintain a safe and organized clinical environment
Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals
Make a positive impact on the health and well-being of clients
What You'll Do
The Certified Medical Assistant supports patient intake and clinical workflow at the Trenton site while working strictly within the scope of medical assistant certification and under the direction of Registered Nurses and prescribing clinicians.
Patient Intake & Clinical Support
Your responsibilities may include:
Room clients and obtain vital signs, height, weight, and intake information.
Accurately document clinical information.
Prepare charts and clinical documentation before scheduled visits.
Support clinical throughput as the client caseload expands.
Assist with MOUD visit preparation and other clinical support tasks permitted within your scope of practice.
Schedule follow-up appointments and manage routine clinical communications.
Escalate clinical concerns promptly to the Registered Nurse or prescribing clinician.
Infectious Disease Screening
Support infectious disease screening and testing workflows.
Perform point-of-care testing within CLIA-waived scope and agency protocols.
Assist with specimen collection as permitted by training and scope of practice.
Support screening related to HIV, Hepatitis B and C, sexually transmitted infections, and latent tuberculosis.
Maintain appropriate documentation of testing and clinical activities.
Overdose Prevention & Client Education
Support overdose prevention and response services.
Assist with distribution of naloxone or nalmefene when permitted.
Distribute lock boxes and medication disposal kits.
Provide appropriate client education regarding overdose prevention resources.
Follow agency protocols and clinical direction when supporting these services.
Clinical Environment & Supplies
Maintain clean and organized examination rooms.
Monitor and maintain clinical supply inventory.
Maintain Hepatitis C test kit supplies.
Complete equipment and temperature logs.
Follow infection control procedures.
Follow OSHA bloodborne pathogen requirements.
Follow medication storage and accountability procedures.
Documentation & Confidentiality
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Prepare clinical records and documentation for scheduled visits.
Protect client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Communicate clinical concerns promptly to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Participate in required training and professional development activities.
Who We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you are:
✔ Compassionate
✔ Dependable
✔ Detail-Oriented
✔ Patient-Focused
✔ Professional
✔ Organized
✔ A Strong Communicator
✔ Comfortable Working in a Clinical Environment
✔ Committed to Providing Quality Patient Care
Qualifications
Education & Certification
Required:
Current Medical Assistant certification in good standing through AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT.
Prior outpatient clinical experience.
Current BLS or CPR certification.
Working knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience or credentials are preferred:
Experience working in an opioid treatment program or substance use disorder treatment setting.
Phlebotomy certification or demonstrated phlebotomy competency.
Experience with HIV, Hepatitis B and C, STI, or latent tuberculosis screening.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Training & Professional Development
Employees will receive required onboarding and ongoing training in areas including:
Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
Clinical treatment and dosing standards
Shared decision-making and informed consent
Evidence-based practices
ASAM Criteria
Overdose response
Confidentiality and HIPAA
42 CFR Part 2
Infection control
Mandated reporting
Corporate compliance
Required clinical and organizational procedures
Schedule
Full-Time
Location:
Trenton, New Jersey
The position is primarily performed in an outpatient clinical setting and may involve office and community-based activities as required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This position involves:
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
Frequent standing and walking.
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Working in an outpatient clinical environment.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.
Following standard precautions and using required personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
🌟 Start a Career With Purpose
Some healthcare jobs are simply about completing tasks.
This position gives you the opportunity to support patient care, promote health and safety, and help individuals access treatment and recovery services.
If you're looking for a career where your clinical skills, compassion, and dedication can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to join the IRON team.
About Our Organization
IRON Recovery and Wellness Center provides Substance Use Disorder treatment services in New Jersey, including Opioid Treatment Program services.
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together administrative, medical, nursing, counseling, and clinical professionals to support individuals throughout their recovery journey.
We believe that compassionate, organized, and accessible services can help remove barriers to treatment and create better outcomes for the individuals and communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IRON Recovery and Wellness Center, Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and their affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
