Job Title: Medical Assistant - West Orange Job Description We are seeking a dedicated medical assistant to support back office functions at a high-volume medical office. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of tasks including patient intakes, vital checks, medication reconciliation, and room preparation. You will also be responsible for updating patient records and electronic medical records, preparing charts, and assisting with prior authorizations. Responsibilities + Conduct patient intakes and load patient rooms. + Perform vital checks and medication reconciliation. + Prepare charts prior to patient visits and patient rooms. + Complete prior authorizations and review MRI reports. + Restock rooms and supply closets, complete inventory. + Triage phone calls for any physician or patient questions. + Update patient records and electronic medical records (Athena). + Prepare patient charts, files for EMR, load rooms for other physicians as needed. + Update disability and FMLA forms. + Clean and stock rooms, take inventory. Essential Skills + Medical assisting experience. + Patient care experience. + At least 1 year of medical assistant experience. + Experience with electronic medical records (Athena preferred). + Experience in ortho, podiatry, pain management, spine, or surgery. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred but not required. + Experience with bracing, cast removals, and suture removals is ideal. + Experience in a high-volume office is beneficial. Work Environment + The position operates Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 AM to 5 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. + Some days may end as early as 3 PM, while others may extend past 5 PM due to patient delays. + Employees are expected to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of their shift. + Occasionally, some Saturdays may be required, but the weekly schedule will be adjusted to maintain a 40-hour work week. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are designated office hours, while Tuesdays and Thursdays are prep days. + The medical assistant will work closely with a hand surgeon, a scribe, and a physician assistant. + Expect to manage 30-40 patients on a full day with appointments scheduled every 10 minutes. + Candidates must also be able to cover other offices in the general area for Ortho/Podiatry as needed, including locations such as Fair Lawn, Montclair, West Orange, and Hackensack. This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 21, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.