• Medical Assistant

    Actalent (Santa Barbara, CA)


    Job Title: Medical Assistant

     

    We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will support patient care by managing front-office tasks and assisting with clinical duties. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth operations, excellent patient experiences, and accurate documentation.

    Responsibilities

    + Schedule and confirm patient appointments with accuracy and professionalism.

    + Provide outstanding customer service to patients, families, and staff.

    + Update and maintain patient records in the electronic health system.

    + Handle inbound and outbound calls for appointment reminders, follow-ups, and inquiries.

    + Assist with basic clinical tasks such as taking vitals, preparing exam rooms, and supporting providers as needed.

    + Ensure compliance with HIPAA and clinic protocols at all times.

    Essential Skills

    + Customer service experience.

    + Call center experience.

    + Appointment scheduling skills.

    + Healthcare experience

    + Bilingual in Spanish.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Medical assisting or dental assisting diploma preferred.

    + X-ray certification is a plus.

    + Interest in a career within the medical field.

    Work Environment

    You will be part of a large medical group within Santa Barbara County, with opportunities for growth and professional development. The training program lasts between 3 to 5 months, catering to entry-level support.

     

    Apply here and email your resume to ggarcher @actalentservices.com!!

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Santa Barbara,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.