What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Office Medical Receptionist position at Actalent?
As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations within our medical office. You will utilize ModMed as the electronic medical record (EMR) system to manage patient records. Your responsibilities will include welcoming patients, handling inquiries, and maintaining patient records with confidentiality and accuracy.
Responsibilities- Utilize ModMed as the EMR system for patient records.
- Welcome patients as they arrive, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed.
- Handle incoming calls, direct them to the appropriate personnel, and address patient inquiries.
- Verify patient insurance coverage.
- Organize workload and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist patients with check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring all necessary forms are completed.
- Maintain and update patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- Process insurance claims, create invoices, and manage patient billing.
- Update and maintain accurate patient medical histories and records.
- Provide patients with information on treatments, medications, and post-procedure care.
- Order and manage medical supplies and equipment.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure smooth patient flow and efficient office operations.
- Experience with EMR systems, specifically ModMed.
- Medical receptionist or front office experience.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Orthopedic experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with handling high-volume calls.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and patient service.
The work environment is welcoming and supportive, with providers eager to teach and a friendly atmosphere. The office is part of a large network with a local feel, consisting of seven offices all within New Jersey. The team comprises over 80 employees across various skill sets. Enjoy perks such as a 401K match, generous PTO packages, and bonding activities like a yearly party. Office hours require an 8-hour shift with no weekends or evenings, and once converted, you are eligible for two work-from-home days. The department handles about 70-100 patient calls per day, with a total of eight team members.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparta, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sparta,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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Salary : $19 - $21