Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Medical Assistant - Berkeley HeightsJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant for a Back Office MA position to join our team in Berkeley Heights. The role involves providing vital support in patient care, assisting healthcare providers, and ensuring smooth operations within the medical office.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient intakes and room loading.
- Perform vital checks and room patients.
- Assist providers in patient care and with setting up and breaking down office procedures.
- Measure and record manual blood pressure.
- Update electronic medical records (EMR) using systems like Athena.
- Scan documents and update inboxes for EMR.
- Sterilize instruments and update medication charts.
- Restock rooms and supply closets, and complete inventory.
- Triage phone calls for physician or patient inquiries.
- Update patient records and input orders.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in medical assisting.
- Proficiency in patient care and handling a high volume of patients (30-40 per day).
- Experience with EMR systems, preferably Athena or Epic.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred, with certification from an accredited program.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ortho or Podiatry experience is a significant advantage.
- Proactive, outgoing, and capable of multitasking.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage patient flow efficiently.
- Strong customer service and bedside skills.
Work Environment
The position offers a supportive outpatient setting where long-term patient relationships can be developed. The work week is Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves working closely with a sports medicine doctor, requiring adaptability and good experience to keep pace with a dynamic work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.