Job Details

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Whippany, NJ 07981. This is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Location: Whippany, NJ 07981.

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr to $21/hr

Shift: Days, Monday to Friday(9:00 AM to 5:00 AM)

Duration: 03 Months (Contract) with possible extension

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct Patient Care Support

• Perform venipuncture, EKGs, and point-of-care testing.
• Prepare and organize patient flow; escort patients to exam or procedure rooms.
• Assist with patient mobility (walking, transferring, dressing).
• Collect and process specimens as needed.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for clinical evaluations or procedures.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Assist physicians during procedures.
• Relay instructions to patients and families.
• Answer phone calls and provide relevant information.

2. Clerical Responsibilities

• Manage and process patient records (manual and EMR-based).
• Retrieve lab reports, imaging results, hospital notes, referrals, etc.
• Complete forms, requisitions, and documentation as assigned.
• Maintain accurate charting and ensure timely filing of patient information.

3. EMR & Prescription Support

• Enter clinical orders into EMR system under supervision.
• Prepare prescription refill requests for physician review and approval.

4. Inventory & Supplies

• Monitor inventory levels of medical supplies and reorder as needed.
• Check medication and supply expiration dates; dispose of expired items per policy.
• Log and track supplies requiring temperature or process monitoring (e.g., medications, POC tests, crash cart items).

5. Exam Room Preparation & Infection Control

• Set up and disinfect examination rooms following institutional sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Maintain instrument readiness and hygiene.
• Comply with PPE requirements and universal precautions for exposure to infectious or hazardous materials.

6. Chart Maintenance

• File medical records, operative reports, lab results, and forms.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical charts.

7. Scheduling & Coordination

• Schedule appointments, update patient demographics and insurance details.
• Verify and confirm office and surgical schedules with patients.
• Coordinate pre-admissions and consent forms when needed.
• Perform or verify insurance pre-certification for scheduled procedures.

8. Additional Duties

• Assist in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Adhere to legal and institutional standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Completion of an approved Medical Assistant certificate course is mandatory.

Licensing and Certifications:

• • Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited/approved program.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
    Issuing Authority: American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.