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Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant performs clinical and administrative duties in an ambulatory care setting under the supervision of a physician/provider and/or a registered nurse. This role involves measurement and documentation of vital signs, assisting providers with patient exams, and providing telephone and clerical support. The position may require floating to other sites or locations within the system.

Responsibilities

+ Utilize the EMR to propose patient medication refills for provider approval.

+ Complete requisitions for tests and contact insurance companies for pre-authorizations for patient medications and specialty referrals.

+ Provide telephone screening services to gather information from patients, determine appropriate disposition, and document per established protocols.

+ Perform selected patient and laboratory testing consistent with the scope of practice, including Point of Care Testing, tuberculosis skin testing, electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and vision and hearing testing.

Essential Skills

+ Epic proficiency

+ RMA certification

+ Customer service skills

+ Blood pressure measurement

+ Healthcare experience

+ High School Diploma or GED

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 6 months experience working in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent experience required.

+ Prior experience as a medical assistant preferred.

+ Experience in medical assisting and phlebotomy.

Work Environment

The role is based in the OBGYN & Urology Department. The standard work hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, although flexibility is required to accommodate early shifts due to patient needs. The position offers opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, continuing education, and internal mobility. The organization is recognized for its diversity, mental well-being, and healthcare excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.50 - $25.50/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 Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.