• Medical Office Assistant

    Actalent (Guilford, CT)


    Job Title: Medical Office AssistantJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Medical Office Assistant to join a small family-based practice. This role involves a mix of clinical and administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations, and rooming patients.

    Responsibilities

    + Answer phones and manage scheduling of appointments.

    + Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and treatments.

    + Room patients and manage patient flow.

    + Address patient messages promptly and accurately.

    + Process medication refills and manage same-day requests.

    + Ensure all tasks are completed for a single assigned doctor, handling a patient volume of 15-20.

    + Enter patient information and data accurately into the system.

    Essential Skills

    + Excellent customer service skills.

    + Proficient in data entry and patient information management.

    + Strong communication skills.

    + Familiarity with medications and clinical terminology.

    + Professional appearance in accordance with policy.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + CMA/RMA certification is helpful.

    + Completion of a Medical Assistant diploma program.

    + Experience with EPIC is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday between 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. The practice is located in Guilford and is characterized by a friendly and easy-going atmosphere. Although staff currently feels overwhelmed due to being short-staffed, the clinic is supportive and offers a mix of clinical and administrative experiences. The dress code requires a professional appearance as per policy.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guilford, Connecticut.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Guilford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.