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Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

Provide care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and their families, while supporting clinic personnel including physicians, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPNs, and non-clinical staff such as front office, medical records, billing, and referrals.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct hearing screening and vision testing.

+ Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for examination.

+ Record patient history, medications, and allergies.

+ Set up procedures and collect specimens, including labeling.

+ Perform throat swabs, urine tests, and venipuncture.

+ Conduct laboratory tests and telephone triage.

+ Handle pharmacy calls and patient refill requests.

+ Follow up with patients via phone calls.

+ Room patients and manage patient care coordination.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of medical assistant experience.

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ National MA certification (CMA, AAMA, NCCT, RMA, AMT, CCMA, NHA, or NCMA). Certification must be current and active.

+ BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

+ Experience with Epic electronic medical records.

+ Proven reliability and excellent attendance record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Completion of a nationally recognized accredited medical assistant training program with a practicum of at least 160 hours.

+ Successful completion of a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces.

+ Current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and national EMT registration with NREMT.

Work Environment

The position is Portland, OR, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours per week). The initial contract duration is 13 weeks, with a high likelihood of extension and potential for permanent conversion based on performance and business needs. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.