Medical Assistant

Job title:

Medical Assistant

Company

Actalent

Job description

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob DescriptionWe 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 EnvironmentThe 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.About ActalentActalent 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 & InclusionAt 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 for other accommodation options.

Expected salary

Location

Millburn, NJ

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:21:21 GMT

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