Medical Assistant

4 days ago

West Orange, New Jersey, United States Actalent Full time
Job Title: Medical Assistant - Podiatry

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our podiatry orthopedic office. This role involves supporting back office functions in a medium to high volume practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for patient intakes, vital checks, medication reconciliation, and preparing charts prior to patient visits. You will also assist in preparing orthopedic injections, patient rooms, and completing prior authorizations, as well as reviewing MRI reports, restocking supply closets, handling inventory, and triaging phone calls. Updating patient records and electronic medical records (EMR) using Athena is also required. There is an opportunity for cross-training in spine, pain management, and orthopedics.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct patient intakes and room loading.
  • Perform vital checks and medication reconciliation.
  • Prepare charts prior to patient visits.
  • Assist in preparing orthopedic injections for doctor administration.
  • Prepare patient rooms for visits.
  • Complete prior authorizations.
  • Review MRI reports.
  • Restock rooms and supply closets, complete inventory.
  • Triage phone calls for physician or patient inquiries.
  • Update patient records and electronic medical records (Athena).
  • Cross-train in spine, pain management, and orthopedics.
Essential Skills
  • Medical assisting
  • Patient care
  • 1 year of medical assistant experience
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from an accredited school
  • Experience with EMR systems (preferably Athena)
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Podiatry experience strongly preferred
  • Experience in a high volume office
  • Good bedside manner
  • Ability to manage time well in a high-volume setting
Work Environment

The work schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of staying until the last patient leaves, often around 5:30 PM or later. Office hours start at 8:00 AM, but some procedures or patient preparations begin as early as 7:30 AM. The weekly schedule will be provided in advance, and there is a rotation system to ensure fair distribution of longer days. Weekend hours are available on a volunteer basis. The role requires the ability to work in West Orange and Montclair offices, with occasional rotations to other sites. The office hosts 4-5 doctors per day, handling 40-130 patients daily. Ideal candidates will pair with doctors 1-1 where possible, based on volume.
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 West Orange,NJ.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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
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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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