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Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the daily activities of doctors by providing essential patient care, preparing patients and rooms for exams and procedures, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This position requires the ability to document vital signs, assist physicians during procedures, relay instructions to patients, and accurately document medical information.

Responsibilities

+ Perform vital sign documentation and prepare patients and rooms for exams and procedures.

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.

+ Provide essential patient care assistance to support the doctor's daily activities, such as greeting patients, taking vital signs, and preparing examination rooms.

+ Assist physicians with procedures by documenting medical history and case notes.

+ Relay instructions from the physician to the patient or authorized person.

+ Collect patient data in person and by phone, documenting patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the electronic medical record for the physician’s review.

+ Complete and accurate message taking, routing messages to the appropriate area for direction, order and referral entry, setting up of cases in the EMR system, and basic registration and updating of demographics.

+ Accurately document medical information in patient records.

+ Track and route test results to physician(s)/nurse practitioner(s) for review and communicate test results with patients when deemed appropriate.

+ Facilitate patient care activities, including scheduling ancillary tests, reinforcing patient education, and performing triage as directed by physician/nurse practitioner.

+ Maintain adequate inventory of medical, office, and pharmaceutical supplies.

+ Perform basic computer skills in using electronic health records proficiently while conducting daily documentation and communications involved in patient care.

+ Process orders appropriately and accurately.

Essential Skills

+ Completion of a Medical Assistant schooling program or certification.

+ 1+ year of medical assistant experience.

+ Proficiency in medical assisting tasks including EMR use, vital signs, patient care, phlebotomy, and medical terminology.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with no evenings or weekends and a one-hour lunch break. You will work a 35-hour week alongside a Nurse Manager, three lead medical assistants, and one Phlebotomist on the clinical floor. Parking is available for $20 per month. Employees receive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the employer covering 75-80% of the cost, as well as two weeks' vacation, two personal days, six sick days, ten holidays, a 403B plan, and a term life policy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valhalla, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Valhalla,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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.