Certified Medical Assistant

This position offers an opportunity for a Certified Medical Assistant to support a busy medical office by providing high-quality clinical and administrative assistance. You will work closely with providers and patients to ensure efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and compassionate care in a professional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Update patient charts accurately and promptly to ensure complete and current medical records.
• Room patients efficiently, including verifying patient information, obtaining vital signs, and preparing patients for examinations or procedures.
• Answer and manage messages from providers, including relaying information to patients and coordinating follow-up actions as needed.
• Use the electronic medical record (EMR), including Epic, to document patient encounters, retrieve information, and support clinical workflows.
• Apply medical terminology appropriately when documenting and communicating patient information.
• Provide courteous and responsive customer service to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Support daily medical office operations by assisting providers and team members with patient care tasks and administrative duties.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

• Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• At least 6 months of recent experience working in a medical office setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in medical assisting in an outpatient or clinic environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients and clinical staff.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and patient information workflows.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR), including Epic.
• Ability to accurately update charts and document clinical information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and following healthcare regulations.

• Formal training or education in medical assisting.
• Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or clinic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to evolving clinical protocols and technologies.

This role is based in a professional medical office within a respected, nonprofit community teaching health system that emphasizes patient care, education, and research. The environment combines compassionate, individualized patient care with advanced technologies and evidence-based clinical practices. You will use electronic medical records, including Epic, and work closely with an experienced, highly credentialed medical staff. The setting is fast-paced yet supportive, with a strong focus on teamwork, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement in diagnostic and treatment protocols. You can expect a professional dress code appropriate for a clinical healthcare environment, along with access to modern equipment and resources designed to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Cranbury,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

About Actalent

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.