Medical Assistant / Front Desk Administrator

Curalta Foot and Ankle; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Curalta Foot + Ankle, LLC in Toms River, NJ is seeking a Part-Time Medical Assistant / Front Desk Administrator. The role combines patient-focused front desk duties with medical support in a podiatry practice.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, EMR data entry, appointment scheduling, and assisting with procedures while maintaining HIPAA and OSHA compliance. Strong customer service and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Greet patients and assist with required forms.
• Register patients in the EMR with accurate demographics.
• Check-In/Check-Out and collect payments.
• Assist with procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Uphold HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and help with required forms.
• Register patients in the MedMed EMR with accurate demographics.
• Check-in returning patients and verify documents.
• Check-out patients, collect copays and payments.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms; assist with procedures.
• Perform sterilization and inventory checks.
• Answer phones and emails promptly with professionalism.
• Ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
• Route communications and confirm appointments.
• Balance daily EMR close and reporting.

Skills

Patient interaction

EMR data entry

Appointment scheduling

Phone etiquette

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

Sterilization techniques

Inventory management

Tools

MedMed EMR

Job description

Position:Medical Assistant / Front Desk Administrator

Location: Toms River, NJ

Job Id:519

# of Openings:1

Curalta Foot + Ankle, LLC, is a fast-growing Podiatry practice that values an "Above & Beyond" approach to patient service. We are interested in a team player who will make a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service. This opportunity is for a Part Time Medical Assistant / Front Desk Administrator for our Toms River, NJoffice. The Medical Assistant / Front Desk Administrator (MA/FDA) is a role that makes a positive impact in patients' lives through providing excellent customer service.

Essential Functions, Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet patients upon arrival and/or accompany patients to examination room
• Be approachable and available to answer any questions and assist with completing the required forms
• Register new patients into the EMR system with accuracy, completing the New Patient Registration form, inputting all patient demographic information correctly, confirming insurance eligibility, and scanning all documents into patient charts
• Check-In returning patients in the EMR, confirming all necessary documentation is in place, including completing the Yearly Update Form
• ModMed EMR - Clinical entries
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms
• Obtain patient medical history, medication and immunization records
• Maintain patient confidentiality, abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Prepare and assist with procedures and treatments as necessary
• Check-Out patients on the EMR, including collecting necessary Copays, outstanding balances, and any cost of products sold in office, as well as obtaining any signatures required for products or services provided in the office, and scheduling follow-up appointments
• Perform sterilization techniques
• Perform an inventory of supplies and equipment, replacing as needed
• Confirm patient appointments by phone, ensuring accuracy of all details including the Physician, timing and, if necessary, rescheduling accordingly
• Answer and direct phone calls in a timely manner with a positive attitude, being sure to handle all queries with compassion and professionalism
• Answer emails and voicemail messages as required, promptly and courteously
• Scan and process additional paperwork into the patient EMR, as necessary
• Comply strictly with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety standards and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) medical care regulations to guarantee the safety of our patients and security of their personal information
• Run Daily Close reports, ensuring all transactions are registered in the EMR and balanced accordingly