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Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support healthcare professionals in providing exceptional care to patients. This role involves escorting patients to exam rooms, recording vital data, preparing treatment rooms, and performing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

+ Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.

+ Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.

+ Obtain all necessary patient records required by physicians prior to treatment or procedures.

+ Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.

+ Respond to patients' calls and requests.

+ Perform administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, and reception.

+ Alert nurse/physician of abnormal vitals and any important information provided by the patient.

+ Collect inbound meaningful use data.

+ Document flu information and initial height and weight measurements.

+ Print medication list for patients and assist with filling out disability forms.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in oncology and patient care.

+ Proficiency in recording vitals and medical assisting.

+ Familiarity with electronic health records and healthcare protocols.

+ Ability to perform triage.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school graduate or equivalent.

+ Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.

+ 1+ years of experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.

+ Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

+ Some state regulations may require specific certifications for Medical Assistants.

Work Environment

The work environment is an oncology clinic where exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and medical preparations is common. Employees may be required to handle and lift patients and stand or walk for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a position based out of Roanoke, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2025.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.