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Job Title: Medical Assistant Front Office

Job Description

This role is essential in welcoming patients, managing the appointment calendar, handling inquiries, and coordinating with medical staff to ensure efficient office operations. You will be responsible for verifying insurance coverage, organizing workloads, and maintaining a positive attitude towards patients.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize EMR for maintaining patient records.

+ Welcome and assist patients with check-in and check-out procedures.

+ Manage appointment calendar and coordinate with medical staff.

+ Handle incoming calls and direct them appropriately.

+ Verify patient insurance coverage and process claims.

+ Organize workload and prioritize tasks effectively.

+ Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of patient records.

+ Provide patients with information on treatments and medications.

+ Order and manage medical supplies and equipment.

+ Ensure smooth patient flow and office operations in collaboration with healthcare providers.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with EMR systems

+ Medical assisting and medical reception experience.

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a medical receptionist or in a front office role.

Work Environment

The position operates in a busy office environment, requiring the ability to multitask and handle 20-40 patients a day, depending on provider rotation. The primary work location is in Sparta, with occasional travel to other sites for coverage. The schedule includes shifts from Monday to Friday, with one weekend shift per quarter and one evening shift per week after training. The office is part of a large yet locally-focused network with seven locations in NJ, offering a small group feel and opportunities for growth. Employees enjoy a 401K match, generous PTO packages, and bonding activities, including a yearly party.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparta, New Jersey.

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 Sparta,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.