• Medical Assistant

    Actalent (Suffern, NY)


    Job Title: Medical Assistant

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to monitor patient arrival, assist with patient flow, and ensure that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously. You will escort patients to exam rooms, monitor wait times, assist in exam preparation, and advise the physician when the patient is ready. Your role includes obtaining and recording patient information, such as chief complaints, histories, vital signs, venipuncture, allergies, specimen collection, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. You will document results in patient charts and perform, prep, and assist with clinical services like EKG and phlebotomy as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Monitor patient arrival and assist with patient flow.

    + Escort patients to exam rooms and monitor wait times.

    + Assist patients in preparing for exams and advise physicians when patients are ready.

    + Record patient information including chief complaints, histories, vital signs, and specimen collection.

    + Document patient information in charts within the scope of practice.

    + Perform and assist with clinical services such as EKG and phlebotomy.

    + Prepare medical records and record heights, weights, and vital signs.

    + Ensure lab and other reports are on record before appointments.

    + Provide interpretation services and clerical support for office efficiency.

    + Maintain examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion.

    + Stock examination rooms with supplies and verify supplies against packing slips.

    + Update patient information, including medical insurance coverage, in the EMR system.

    + Retrieve and file medical reports and lab results.

    + Ensure patient health information confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA rules.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in recording vitals, using EMR systems, and providing patient care.

    + Experience with medical assisting, scheduling appointments, and using Epic systems.

    + Knowledge of HIPAA rules for maintaining patient health information confidentiality.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years of healthcare experience.

    + Experience in a busy outpatient office setting.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position is in a busy outpatient office handling 50-100 patients a day, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 05:00 pm.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Suffern,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.