Certified Medical Assistant - Surgery

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join our team in a role that combines clinical expertise and scheduling responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients by obtaining vital signs, chief complaints, reconciling medication lists, and allergies, and preparing patients for visits.
• Escort patients from the reception area and prepare them for examination by providing gowns.
• Take vital signs, draw blood, and administer injections as requested.
• Reconcile allergy lists, medication lists, and smoking status of patients.
• Conduct HCG, urinalysis, rapid strep tests, cultures, and process in-house lab results and outbound tests.
• Perform EKGs, PFTs, nebulizer treatments, apply oxygen, assist with pap exams, perform ear lavages, and administer immunizations and other injections as ordered.
• Chaperone and assist during treadmills, colposcopies, and minor surgeries when appropriate.
• Maintain clean and well-equipped examination rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Stock examination rooms, triage area, and workstation with medical supplies for the designated team.
• Perform phone triage, complete team tasks, paperwork, and faxes.
• Scan upcoming appointments for additional medical record information and obtain medical records from other physician offices, hospitals, labs, emergency rooms, and radiology prior to patient visits.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational lectures, and quality improvement activities.
• Follow protocols related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
• Complete annual recertification for Blood Borne Pathogens, HIPAA Compliance Training, Respiratory FIT, and IT Policy.
• Maintain current CPR certification and any updates relating to M.A. Certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Must Have - Certified or Registered Medical Assistant
• Surgery experience preferred, specifically around scheduling, dermatology, and plastic surgery

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma plus successful completion of a Medical Assistant program and certification (RMA or CMA)
• Completion of BLS class and recertification every 2 years

Work Environment

The role is primarily within the surgery department. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and two additional 10-minute breaks. The work environment includes exposure to moderate noise levels, body fluids such as blood, urine, and saliva, and potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work is primarily indoors but may require travel between campus buildings or off-campus. Standard office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility to work 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. After-hours work may be required to meet the demands during peak times, and training sessions may occur outside regular work hours depending on clinical needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NORFOLK, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $25.50/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 NORFOLK,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.