Medical Assistant

Job title:

Medical Assistant

Company

Actalent

Job description

Job Title: Medical AssistantJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. You will utilize Medent as an EMR for patient records and coordinate surgeries for physicians at OINJ with local hospitals. Your responsibilities include setting up pre-testing and medical clearances for surgery, completing prior authorizations, and handling surgical centers, Atlantic Health System, and RWJ hospitals for scheduling. You will support 2-3 providers, and if handling 3 providers, you will not complete prior authorizations. Additional duties involve managing the appointment calendar, scheduling patient visits, coordinating with medical staff availability, handling incoming calls, verifying patient insurance coverage, maintaining patient records, processing insurance claims, creating invoices, managing patient billing, providing patients with treatment information, and ordering medical supplies and equipment.Hard Skills

• EMR usage (Medent)
• Surgical scheduling
• Prior authorization
• Insurance claims processing
• Medical billing
• Patient record maintenance

Soft Skills

• Multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Compassion
• Patience
• Computer savvy

Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Hackettstown, New Jersey.Work EnvironmentYou will work with around 7 people in the scheduling and prior authorization department. The team consists of a mix of members with over 10 years of tenure and newer members. After 90 days of tenure, you can work from home 2 days a week using your own equipment. The shift is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM. During busy times of the year, such as year-end, there can be some flexibility. You will mainly be assigned to one doctor. The team operates exclusively in Sparta, despite having 7 sites in the network (Sparta, Morristown, Randolph, Hackettstown (2), Newton, Cedar Knolls).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

Sparta, NJ

Job date

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:54:21 GMT

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