• Medical Assistant

    Actalent (New Providence, NJ)


    Job Title: Medical Assistant - New Providence

    NO CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant for a Back Office MA position. The role involves comprehensive patient care, including performing patient intakes, vital checks, and assisting healthcare providers with procedures and patient room setup. You will also be responsible for maintaining electronic medical records, sterilizing instruments, and managing office supplies and inventory.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct patient intakes and load rooms efficiently.

    + Perform vital checks and room patients.

    + Assist the provider in patient care and office procedures.

    + Set up and break down rooms for office procedures.

    + Take manual blood pressure readings.

    + Update inboxes and scan documents for EMR.

    + Sterilize instruments and update charts with medication information.

    + Restock rooms, supply closets, and complete inventory management.

    + Triage phone calls for physician or patient inquiries.

    + Update patient records and input orders in the electronic medical record system.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 6 months of experience in medical assisting.

    + Experience handling high patient volume (80-100 patients per day).

    + Proficiency in using EMR systems, preferably Athena or Epic.

    + High school diploma or GED.

    + Certified MA preferred (certification must be from an accredited program) or completion of relevant courses from an accredited school.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in Ortho or Podiatry is highly advantageous.

    + Proactive, outgoing, and able to multitask efficiently.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and patient flow management.

    + Exceptional customer service and bedside manner.

    + Flexibility to work shifts and travel to different office locations as needed (reimbursement provided).

    Work Environment

    The role involves a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with two Saturdays a month. Typical hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The office handles approximately 80-100 patients per day with two doctors operating simultaneously. There is potential for assignment to other offices in Morristown, Fairlawn, Livingston, with prior notice provided.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Providence, NJ.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/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 New Providence,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

    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.