Medical Assistant Front Office

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Front Office Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our front office team. The role involves utilizing Medent as an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to manage patient records. You will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring they feel welcomed and informed upon arrival.

• Welcome patients as they arrive, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed.
• Manage the appointment calendar, schedule patient visits, and coordinate with medical staff availability.
• Handle incoming calls, direct them to the appropriate personnel, and address patient inquiries.
• Verify patient insurance coverage.
• Organize workload and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• 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 Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically Medent and ModMed.
• Medical assisting and medical receptionist or front office experience.
• Orthopedic experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

• Experience in a busy office environment with the ability to multitask.
• Experience with EMR systems is a must.
• Proficiency in handling insurance claims and patient billing.

The position requires working Monday through Friday with one weekend per quarter, including Saturday and Sunday shifts from 8 am to 12 pm. Regular shifts are 8 hours, with the start time varying between 7:30 am and 9 am, and one evening shift per week from 12 pm to 8 pm. The primary location is Sparta, with occasional visits to other sites including Morristown, Hackettstown, Newton, and Cedar Knolls. The offices are very busy, handling 20-40 patients a day depending on provider rotation. A positive work culture is emphasized, with friendly providers eager to teach, a large network of offices, and perks such as a 401K match, high PTO packages, and team bonding activities.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.

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.

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.