Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform vital sign documentation, prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment. This role is essential in providing patient care assistance to support the doctor's daily activities, such as greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing examination rooms. Additionally, the Medical Assistant will assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history and case notes, relaying instructions from the physician to patients, and collecting patient data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and procedures.
• Assist physicians with documenting medical history and case notes.
• Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.
• Collect and document patient data both in person and by phone.
• Record messages and care provided in the electronic medical record for physician review.
• Take complete and accurate messages, routing them to the appropriate area.
• Enter orders and referrals, set up cases in the EMR system, and update patient demographics.
• Accurately document medical information in patient records.
• Track and route test results to physicians or nurse practitioners for review.
• Communicate test results to patients when deemed appropriate.
• Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests and reinforcing patient education.
• Perform triage as directed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Use basic computer skills to proficiently manage electronic health records during daily documentation and communication.
• Process orders appropriately.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of Medical Assistant experience
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems
• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Ability to take vital signs accurately
• Experience with phlebotomy

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred
• Experience in urgent care settings is a plus

Work Environment

The position is based in a busy urgent care facility, handling 50-100 patients a day. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to work until 6 PM if needed. This role offers opportunities for growth within the company and the chance to work overtime in different specialties.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, NY.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Middletown,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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