Job Description
Job Description
Medical Assistant - Front & Back Office (Podiatry)
Location: Edison, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience and certification)
About the Role
Our growing podiatry practice is seeking a versatile, cross-trained Medical Assistant for our Edison office. This is a dual role: you'll move seamlessly between the front desk and clinical support depending on the day's flow. If you're someone who takes pride in keeping a busy office running smoothly — greeting patients one moment and assisting the physician the next — we want to hear from you.
You'll be a key member of a close-knit team and work directly alongside our provider to deliver an excellent patient experience from check-in to check-out.
What You'll Do
Front Office / Reception
* Greet and check in patients; verify demographics and insurance
* Complete insurance eligibility and prior authorizations
* Schedule appointments and manage the daily provider schedule
* Confirm upcoming appointments and manage the waitlist to reduce no-shows
* Collect co-pays and outstanding balances at point of service
* Coordinate referrals and communicate with referring offices
* Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries
Back Office / Clinical Support
* Room patients, take vitals, and document in the EMR
* Assist the physician with in-office podiatric procedures (nail care, debridement, wound care, injections)
* Set up and break down treatment rooms; maintain instrument sterilization
* Assist with casting, DME dispensing, and diabetic foot care
* Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and inventory
What We're Looking For
* Prior Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient/clinic setting
* Comfort working both front desk and clinical roles (or strong willingness to be cross-trained)
* Working knowledge of insurance verification and EMR systems
* Strong communication skills and a professional, patient-first attitude
* Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced office
* Reliable, punctual, and a team player
Preferred (not required):
* MA certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
* Podiatry, surgical, or specialty-office experience
* Bilingual (English/Spanish)
* Experience with (insert your EMR system)
Schedule
* Full-time, (insert days/hours, e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
* No weekends / (adjust as needed)
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay
* (Paid time off)
* (Paid holidays)
* (401(k), if offered)
* Paid cross-training and opportunity to grow within the practice
Job Description
Medical Assistant - Front & Back Office (Podiatry)
Location: Edison, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour (based on experience and certification)
About the Role
Our growing podiatry practice is seeking a versatile, cross-trained Medical Assistant for our Edison office. This is a dual role: you'll move seamlessly between the front desk and clinical support depending on the day's flow. If you're someone who takes pride in keeping a busy office running smoothly — greeting patients one moment and assisting the physician the next — we want to hear from you.
You'll be a key member of a close-knit team and work directly alongside our provider to deliver an excellent patient experience from check-in to check-out.
What You'll Do
Front Office / Reception
* Greet and check in patients; verify demographics and insurance
* Complete insurance eligibility and prior authorizations
* Schedule appointments and manage the daily provider schedule
* Confirm upcoming appointments and manage the waitlist to reduce no-shows
* Collect co-pays and outstanding balances at point of service
* Coordinate referrals and communicate with referring offices
* Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries
Back Office / Clinical Support
* Room patients, take vitals, and document in the EMR
* Assist the physician with in-office podiatric procedures (nail care, debridement, wound care, injections)
* Set up and break down treatment rooms; maintain instrument sterilization
* Assist with casting, DME dispensing, and diabetic foot care
* Prepare and maintain clinical supplies and inventory
What We're Looking For
* Prior Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient/clinic setting
* Comfort working both front desk and clinical roles (or strong willingness to be cross-trained)
* Working knowledge of insurance verification and EMR systems
* Strong communication skills and a professional, patient-first attitude
* Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced office
* Reliable, punctual, and a team player
Preferred (not required):
* MA certification (CMA, RMA, or CCMA)
* Podiatry, surgical, or specialty-office experience
* Bilingual (English/Spanish)
* Experience with (insert your EMR system)
Schedule
* Full-time, (insert days/hours, e.g., Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
* No weekends / (adjust as needed)
Benefits
* Competitive hourly pay
* (Paid time off)
* (Paid holidays)
* (401(k), if offered)
* Paid cross-training and opportunity to grow within the practice
Medical Assistant in edison at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $39,520–$45,760
For context, most medical assistants earn between $39,520–$45,760 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.