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Medical Assistant

  • New Haven, CT, United States

$18 to $23 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay
$18 to $23 USD / hour
Working hours
40 hours per week
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Medical Assistant Join a Patient-Focused Healthcare Team! Are you a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Medical Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives? We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our growing practice and work one-on-one with a physician in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.In this role, you'll be an essential part of the care team, balancing both clinical and administrative responsibilities to help deliver an exceptional patient experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced medical setting, enjoy building relationships with patients, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Do As a Medical Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting both patients and providers throughout the day by:

  • Rooming patients and preparing them for examinations and procedures
  • Obtaining and documenting patient information, medical histories, and updates in the EMR
  • Managing incoming patient calls, messages, and follow-up communications
  • Scheduling appointments and coordinating provider calendars to support efficient patient flow
  • Processing medication refill requests and assisting with patient care coordination
  • Completing prior authorizations to facilitate timely access to medications and services
  • Responding to same-day patient needs and collaborating with the provider to address urgent requests
  • Maintaining accurate patient records within Epic EMR
  • Supporting both clinical and administrative workflows to ensure seamless office operations
  • Building positive relationships with patients and providing exceptional customer service
  • Partnering closely with an assigned physician caring for approximately 15-20 patients per day

What We're Looking For

  • Medical Assistant diploma/certificate required
  • Strong clinical and patient-service skills
  • Experience in a medical office or healthcare setting
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and common medications
  • Experience with EMR systems; Epic experience preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance verification and prior authorizations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Positive attitude, professionalism, and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credential
  • Prior Epic experience
  • Experience supporting both clinical and administrative functions
  • Proven ability to prioritize competing responsibilities while maintaining exceptional patient care

Why Join Us?

  • Work closely with a dedicated physician and become an integral part of the patient care team
  • Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
  • Opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships
  • Collaborative, supportive, and professional work environment
  • Potential for temporary-to-permanent employment based on performance and business needs

Schedule

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday
  • Flexible scheduling between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

If interested please book a virtual meeting with me here: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/S8wuRljA Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Skills

  • EMR
  • Scheduling
  • Patient care
  • EPIC
  • Customer service
  • Medical terminology
  • Communication skills
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • CMA

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