What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Ortho position at Actalent?
Join our team as a Medical Assistant in a dynamic sports medicine office, where you will provide compassionate care to patients while supporting back-office functions. Your role involves updating patient information, performing vital checks, preparing patient rooms, and managing electronic medical records using EPIC. This is an opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals in a high-paced environment, ensuring efficient patient flow and excellent care delivery.
Responsibilities- Provide compassionate care to patients and support back-office functions.
- Update patient information, including family histories and previous visit notes.
- Perform patient intakes, room loading, and vital checks.
- Conduct medication reconciliation and prepare charts prior to patient visits.
- Complete prior authorizations and restock rooms and supply closets.
- Manage inventory and triage phone calls for physician or patient questions.
- Update electronic medical records using EPIC.
- Work comfortably in a fast-paced sports medicine practice, dealing with a variety of patient injuries and conditions.
- Minimum of 1 year of medical assistant experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required with an accredited diploma from a medical assistant school.
- Proficiency in EMR systems, particularly EPIC.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced sports medicine environment.
- Experience in pediatric patient care.
- Familiarity with sports medicine injuries and rehabilitation processes.
- Adaptability to work with varying physician personalities and paces.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
You will work in a high-volume sports medicine office, managing up to 100 patients per day alongside a team of 5 physicians and 5 other medical assistants. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts, ranging from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, depending on the doctor's schedule. The environment is busy and collaborative, requiring adaptability to different personalities and a focus on teamwork. The schedule includes shifts on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bound Brook, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00/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 Bound Brook,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $21 - $28