Medical Assistant
Actalent
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our primary care office. The Medical Assistant will primarily be assigned to one doctor, responsible for rooming patients and preparing charting. This role supports back office functions, including patient intakes, vital checks, medication reconciliation, and chart preparation. The Medical Assistant will also prep orthopedic injections for the doctor, prepare patient rooms, complete prior authorizations, restock rooms and supply closets, and triage phone calls. Additionally, updating patient records and electronic medical records (Athena) will be part of the daily tasks.
Responsibilities
+ Room patients and prepare charting.
+ Support back office functions and patient intakes.
+ Perform vital checks and medication reconciliation.
+ Prepare charts prior to patient visits.
+ Prep orthopedic injections for doctor to administer.
+ Prepare patient rooms for visits.
+ Complete prior authorizations.
+ Restock rooms and supply closets, complete inventory.
+ Triage phone calls for any physician or patient questions.
+ Update patient records and electronic medical records (Athena).
+ Prep days will include prepping patient charts, updating disability and FMLA forms, cleaning and stocking rooms, and taking inventory.
Essential Skills
+ Medical assisting in a primary care office.
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
+ 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in a primary care office.
+ Experience with electronic medical records (preferably Athena, open to other systems).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
+ Experience in primary care settings is preferred.
Work Environment
The position operates in a primary care office setting. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with one Saturday per month (8am-12pm). Weekday hours vary according to the physician's schedule, totaling 40 hours per week. Two days a week will have extended hours until 6pm, with shorter shifts on the following days. Arrival is expected 10-15 minutes ahead of the shift. On average, the Medical Assistant will see 15-20+ patients per day with appointment times ranging from 20 to 40 minutes.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00
• 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 Millburn,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 19, 2024.
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.
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+ Hiring diverse talent
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