• Medical Assistant

    Actalent (West Covina, CA)


    Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Back Office Medical Assistant to support a Specialty Physician. The role involves patient check-in and check-out, taking vitals, and logging information into the EMR/EHR system (NexGen). You will verify insurance and cover the front desk during the receptionist's lunch break. Additionally, you will be cross-trained across all departments.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist the Specialty Physician with back office duties.

    + Check in and check out patients, ensuring all necessary information is recorded accurately.

    + Take and record patient vitals.

    + Log patient information into the EMR/EHR system (NexGen).

    + Verify patient insurance details.

    + Cover the front desk when the receptionist is unavailable.

    + Cross-train in all departments of the Family Practice.

    Essential Skills

    + 1-2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.

    + Proficiency in appointment scheduling and electronic health records.

    + Experience with NexGen EMR system.

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Phlebotomy skills are a plus.

    + Bilingual in Spanish.

    + Open to candidates with 6 months of experience or externs.

    + Must pass a basic knowledge test after the interview.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a Primary Care Clinic operating from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday, with no weekend shifts. The clinic is part of a large physician-led network committed to quality healthcare. Employees are part of a team dedicated to health, wellness, and happiness, working in a compassionate and supportive environment. Holiday pay is offered after 30 days of employment. The clinic hosts 8 providers, each seeing 15-20 patients per day.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Covina, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $16.80 - $21.94/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 West Covina,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.