Medical Assistant - New Providence

Actalent • New Providence, NJ • 2h ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant - New ProvidenceJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for a Back Office position in New Providence. This role involves assisting healthcare providers with patient care and managing various clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient intakes and prepare rooms for consultations.

Perform vital checks and manage room loading.

Assist the provider with patient care, including setting up and breaking down office procedures.

Take manual blood pressure readings.

Update and manage electronic medical records (EMR) using Athena.

Scan documents and update patient charts, including medication information.

Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness and organization of supply closets.

Restock rooms and manage inventory.

Triage phone calls for physician or patient inquiries.

Update patient records and input orders.

Essential Skills

At least 6 months of medical assisting experience.

Experience with EMR systems, preferably Athena or Epic.

High school diploma or GED.

Certified Medical Assistant (MA) preferred, but not required; certification must be from an accredited program.

Experience in high volume settings, handling 80-100 patients a day.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in Orthopedics or Podiatry is a plus.

Proactive and outgoing with strong multitasking abilities.

Excellent problem-solving skills and capable of managing patient flow efficiently.

Strong customer service and bedside manner.

Flexibility to work shifts and ability to travel to other offices with reimbursement for travel.

Work Environment

This position involves working a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with two Saturdays required per month. The starting time is 7:45 AM, with end times of either 6:15 PM or 5:15 PM, with late nights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Saturdays are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Staff may be required to cover other locations, ensuring travel does not exceed 30 minutes from New Providence or home. The office sees approximately 80-100 patients daily, with two doctors on site.

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 Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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