Orthopedic Front Office Medical Assistant | Patient Care

Actalent; Sparta Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical

Dental & vision

Disability insurance

HSA plan

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant Front Office in Sparta, NJ. This role focuses on patient-facing support, EMR management (Medent/ModMed), appointment scheduling, and billing assistance in a fast-paced orthopedic practice.

Ideal candidates have healthcare front desk experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites within the network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a medical receptionist or front desk in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient with EMR systems and accurate record-keeping.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with strong time management.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and patient-facing skills.
• Experience verifying insurance and supporting billing processes.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, guiding them through check-in/check-out.
• Manage appointment calendar and coordinate visits per availability.
• Use EMR systems (Medent/ModMed) to maintain patient records accurately.
• Handle phone inquiries professionally and route to appropriate staff.
• Verify insurance coverage and support billing/claims processes.
• Provide patient education on treatments and post-procedure care as directed.
• Order and manage medical supplies for daily operations.
• Support front desk duties and maintain smooth patient flow.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Insurance verification

Patient education

EMR systems

Tools

Medent

ModMed

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant Front Office in Sparta, NJ. This role focuses on patient-facing support, EMR management (Medent/ModMed), appointment scheduling, and billing assistance in a fast-paced orthopedic practice.

Ideal candidates have healthcare front desk experience, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across multiple sites within the network.