Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description
This role offers an opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant to support a busy outpatient sports medicine practice. You will prepare exam rooms and charts in advance, ensure patients are ready when the physician arrives, and help maintain an efficient, fast-paced clinic flow. The position focuses on patient intake, confirming key clinical information, and supporting procedures so that each visit runs smoothly and on time.
Responsibilities
Prepare exam rooms daily, including restocking supplies and ensuring all equipment is ready for use.
Complete chart preparation for the following day, including reviewing the Athena schedule so that patient charts are organized and ready before the physician arrives.
Ensure patients are ready when the physician comes on site by confirming medications, allergies, and relevant clinical information.
Coordinate and obtain imaging in advance, including confirming x-rays are ordered and completed, verifying that prior images are available, and ensuring image disks are up and running before the visit.
Set up injections and other minor procedures by preparing the room, supplies, and necessary documentation.
Perform focused patient intake, primarily confirming information rather than completing a full set of vital signs, to support efficient in-and-out visits.
Provide professional, courteous customer service to all patients, including those with sports-related injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs.
Support a high-volume clinic that may see up to 100 patients per day by staying organized, proactive, and responsive to changing needs.
Collaborate closely with nursing and medical assistant colleagues in a sports medicine environment, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.
Demonstrate a flexible, "say yes" approach by assisting with additional clinical or administrative tasks as needed to keep the practice running smoothly.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 1 year of medical assistant experience in a clinical setting.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential required.
Accredited diploma from a recognized Medical Assistant school.
Experience with outpatient care as a medical assistant or outpatient care technician.
Comfort working in a fast-paced sports medicine practice with high patient volume.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients of all ages.
Ability to stay organized and detail-oriented while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ideally 2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient or sports medicine environment.
Experience supporting patients with sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, bursitis, concussions, overuse injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Comfort collaborating with highly organized clinical staff and adapting to established workflows.
Mellow, steady demeanor that contributes to a calm and cooperative team environment.
Positive, "say yes" attitude with a willingness to help wherever needed in the clinic.
Work Environment
This position is based in an outpatient sports medicine practice that cares for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, tendonitis, bursitis, concussions, overuse injuries such as shin splints or stress fractures, arthritis, joint pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs. The clinic often operates at a high volume and may see up to 100 patients in a day, requiring staff to work efficiently and collaboratively. You will work closely with a sports medicine surgeon and a small, highly organized clinical team that includes nursing and medical assistant colleagues. The schedule is full-time and guaranteed at 40 hours per week, with hours generally running Monday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or 12:00 p.m.), Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or 1:00 p.m.), and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., all at a single Bridgewater-area location. Thursday hours may be adjusted to ensure a consistent 40-hour workweek. The environment is fast paced but supportive, with an emphasis on organization, efficiency, and high-quality patient care, and clinical staff typically wear professional medical attire appropriate for an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Bridgewater,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
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