Medical Office Diagnostic Assistant

Job Title: Medical Office Diagnostic Assistant Job Description
The Medical Office Diagnostic Assistant supports clinical and laboratory operations by drawing and processing blood specimens, coordinating diagnostic testing, and ensuring accurate documentation for PK/PD studies. This role combines direct patient interaction with technical laboratory tasks, requiring strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Draw blood and collect specimens from patients in accordance with clinical and laboratory protocols.
- Deliver all blood work and collected specimens to the appropriate department or laboratory areas in a timely and accurate manner.
- Utilize proper equipment and techniques when obtaining vital signs and performing diagnostic procedures.
- Verify that all patients have provided informed consent and agreed to participate in PK/PD studies before proceeding with any study-related procedures.
- Review and accurately complete source documents and study-related records to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Obtain and maintain a valid dangerous goods shipping certificate to support the safe and compliant shipment of specimens and related materials.
- Resolve laboratory data queries accurately and within the study-specific timelines, collaborating with relevant staff as needed.
- Perform specimen processing tasks, including handling, labeling, and preparing samples for analysis, in accordance with established procedures.
- Support front desk and patient scheduling activities as needed, helping to coordinate appointments and patient flow.
- Assist with insurance verification and related administrative tasks to support efficient patient processing.
- Provide courteous and professional customer service to patients, visitors, and clinical staff.
- Follow all safety, quality, and compliance procedures when working both inside and outside of the laboratory.
Essential Skills
- Medical Assistant training and certification.
- At least 1 year of experience processing specimens.
- Proficiency in blood draw and specimen collection techniques.
- Ability to utilize proper equipment for obtaining vital signs and performing diagnostic testing.
- Experience with diagnostic testing procedures, including pipetting.
- Knowledge of medical assisting practices in a clinical or laboratory setting.
- Strong customer service skills when interacting with patients and staff.
- Experience with patient scheduling and front desk operations in a medical office.
- Ability to perform insurance verification accurately.
- Attention to detail when reviewing source documents and resolving lab data queries.
- Capability to obtain and maintain a valid dangerous goods shipping certificate.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work within study-specific timelines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Formal Medical Assistant education or training program completion.
- Current Medical Assistant certification from a recognized certifying body.
- Familiarity with PK/PD study processes and informed consent documentation.
- Comfort working with both clinical staff and laboratory personnel.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients and colleagues.
- Strong problem-solving skills when addressing data queries and documentation issues.
Work Environment
The role involves working both inside and outside of the laboratory, supporting clinical and diagnostic operations across different areas of the facility. The position requires frequent interaction with patients, clinical staff, and laboratory personnel in a professional medical office setting. You will work with standard medical and diagnostic equipment, including devices for vital signs, phlebotomy tools, and laboratory instruments for specimen processing and pipetting. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety, quality, and compliance procedures, particularly when handling specimens and shipping materials classified as dangerous goods.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Barnegat, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Barnegat, NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Barnegat,NJ. About Actalent

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