Medical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Medical Assistant - Front & Back Office (Podiatry) Location: Edison, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience and certification) About the Role Our growing podiatry practice is seeking a versatile, cross-trained Medical Assistant for our Edison office. This is a dual role: you'll move seamlessly between the front desk and clinical support depending on the day's flow. If you're someone who takes pride in keeping a busy office running smoothly — greeting patients one moment and assisting the physician the next — we want to hear from you. You'll be a key member of a close-knit team and work directly alongside our provider to deliver an excellent patient experience from check-in to check-out. What You'll Do Front Office / Reception * Greet and check in patients; verify demographics and insurance * Complete insurance eligibility and prior authorizations * Schedule appointments and manage the daily provider schedule * Confirm upcoming appointments and manage the waitlist to reduce no-shows * Collect co-pays and outstanding balances at point of service * Coordinate referrals and communicate with referring offices * Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries Back Office / Clinical Support * Room patients, take vitals, and document in the EMR * Assist the physician with in-office podiatric procedures (nail care, debridement, wound care, injections) * Set up and break down treatment rooms; maintain instrument sterilization * Assist with casting, DME dispensing, and diabetic foot care * Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and inventory What We're Looking For * Prior Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient/clinic setting * Comfort working both front desk and clinical roles (or strong willingness to be cross-trained) * Working knowledge of insurance verification and EMR systems * Strong communication skills and a professional, patient-first attitude * Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced office * Reliable, punctual, and a team player Preferred (not required): * MA certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA) * Podiatry, surgical, or specialty-office experience * Bilingual (English/Spanish) * Experience with (insert your EMR system) Schedule * Full-time, (insert days/hours, e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) * No weekends / (adjust as needed) Benefits * Competitive hourly pay * (Paid time off) * (Paid holidays) * (401(k), if offered) * Paid cross-training and opportunity to grow within the practice