Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Provide compassionate care to pediatric patients in a pediatric neurology office. This role involves updating patient information, assisting with a daily patient load of approximately 25 patients shared between two medical assistants, and handling heavy documentation responsibilities. Responsibilities Conduct patient intakes and room loading Perform vital checks and medication reconciliation Prepare charts prior to patient visits Prepare orthopedic injections for the doctor to administer Prepare patient rooms and complete prior authorizations Review MRI reports Restock rooms and supply closets, and complete inventory Triage phone calls for any physician or patient questions Update patient records and electronic medical records using Athena May cross train in spine, pain management, and orthopedics Essential Skills Medical assisting experience Patient care skills Pediatric experience At least one year of medical assistant experience EMR experience (Athena preferred, other EMR systems acceptable) Good documentation skills Additional Skills & Qualifications Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred but not required Accredited diploma from a medical assistant school Experience in pediatric and/or outpatient settings Strong organizational skills Patient, detail-oriented, and eager to learn Work Environment The position supports two offices. The primary location is in the person office at 315 E. Northfield Road, Floor 1, NJ, with twice weekly visits to Building B, Warren, NJ. The office may move to Florham Park in the future. The shift is Monday to Friday, with specific hours: Monday 9-7, Tuesday 9-6, Wednesday 9-7, Thursday 9-5, and Friday 9-2. The candidate must be flexible to stay until the last patient is seen. The work involves handling pediatric patients with conditions such as ADHD, migraines, autism, and nerve issues. The office environment is small and collaborative, with opportunities for independent work and long-term employment. 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 Livingston, NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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 acta Lentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.