Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Medical AssistantJob Description
As a Medical Assistant, you will support patient care by working closely with physicians to gather comprehensive patient information, ensuring accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. Your role includes performing preliminary patient assessments, conducting diagnostic testing, and assisting physicians during in-office procedures and treatments. You will also manage patient flow efficiently and contribute to clinic efficiency by supporting both clinical and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Greet and room patients; verify demographics, insurance details, and chief complaint.
- Obtain and document patient medical/ocular history, medications list, allergies, and reason for visit in the EHR.
- Perform routine non-invasive ophthalmic pre-testing, including visual acuity screening, basic lensometry, and more.
- Prepare exam rooms; stock supplies; clean and maintain clinic equipment following infection control guidelines.
- Provide clear patient instructions before and during testing and escort patients through their visit.
- Accurately enter results and supporting documentation into the EHR; communicate findings to the provider.
- Support scheduling, prior authorizations, referrals, and patient communications as needed.
- Participate in clinic huddles, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Essential Skills
- At least 6 months of experience in a medical office setting.
- Proficiency in medical and healthcare practices, including cleaning/prepping rooms and patient charting.
- Experience with office administration and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Own transportation is required.
- Bilingual abilities are highly preferred but not required.
Work Environment
This position is located in an office with 2 physicians and 22 staff members, seeing around 60 patients a day. The office provides a supportive work environment with growth opportunities, including a 401K plan and comprehensive vision coverage for all colleagues.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakland, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $34.00/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 Oakland,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.