Medical Assistant

Actalent • New Providence, NJ • 14min ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant - New ProvidenceJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Medical Assistant to join our team in a Back Office MA position. The role involves providing essential support in patient care and assisting providers with various medical procedures. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a high-paced environment and are passionate about delivering quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intakes and prepare rooms for patient visits.

Perform vital checks and assist in rooming patients.

Aid providers in patient care and assist with setting up and breaking down office procedures.

Measure and record manual blood pressure.

Update and manage patient records using EMR systems, preferably Athena or Epic.

Scan documents and update inboxes for EMR.

Sterilize medical instruments and maintain cleanliness.

Update medication charts and restock rooms and supply closets.

Complete inventory management tasks.

Triage phone calls to address physician or patient questions.

Input orders and maintain accurate electronic medical records.

Essential Skills

At least 6 months of experience in medical assisting.

Experience with electronic medical records (preferably Athena or Epic).

High school diploma or GED.

Ability to handle high patient volume (80-100 patients a day).

Strong patient care skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Certified Medical Assistant preferred but not required.

Experience in orthopedics or podiatry is a significant advantage.

Strong customer service and bedside manner.

Proactive, outgoing, and capable of multitasking.

Problem-solving skills and ability to manage patient flow efficiently.

Flexibility to work shifts and travel to different office locations.

Work Environment

The position offers a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with two Saturdays a month. Typical hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The office handles a high patient volume, with around 80-100 patients seen daily, including two doctors working simultaneously. Employees may be required to travel to different offices, including Morristown, Fairlawn, and Livingston, with travel expenses reimbursed. Scheduling is done monthly to provide advance notice of any required travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Providence, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Providence,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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