Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantWe are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced sports medicine office. The ideal candidate will provide empathetic care to patients, update patient information, and support back-office functions. This role involves working closely with patients experiencing various sports-related injuries and assisting in their recovery and treatment.ResponsibilitiesProvide compassionate care to patients.Update patient information, including family histories and previous visit notes.Perform patient intakes and room loading.Conduct vital checks and medication reconciliation.Prepare charts prior to patient visits and prepare patient rooms.Complete prior authorizations and restock rooms and supply closets.Complete inventory and triage phones for any physician or patient questions.Update electronic medical records using EPIC.Essential SkillsMedical assisting experience, preferably 1 year, but open to new graduates.CMA certification required and must have an accredited diploma from a Medical Assistant school.Comfortable working in a sports medicine practice with fast-paced office visits.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with EMR and patient care.Orthopedic experience is a plus.Familiarity with Athena is beneficial.Work EnvironmentThe position involves working in a high-volume sports medicine office with approximately 80-100 patients per day, per physician seeing 20-50 patients a day. The role requires adaptability to different personalities and working alongside five other Medical Assistants once the team is fully staffed. The schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm in Bridgewater, NJ, and Tuesday/Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, floating between Berkeley Heights and Westfield. Occasionally, work may be required on Saturdays from 7-11 am or 8-12 pm. A 30-minute unpaid lunch is included. Flexibility is needed, as shifts can vary slightly depending on the doctor's schedule, and availability is required between 7 am and 6 pm.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bridgewater, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Bridgewater, NJ.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.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. 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