• Medical Assistant

    Actalent (Palo Alto, CA)


    Job Title: Medical Assistant

    Job Description

    The Patient Care Coordinator functions as a key member of the patient care team. This role involves performing clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care and to optimize the physician's time. In addition, the position requires completing all clerical duties necessary for patient check-in and check-out. The Patient Care Coordinator assists patients in obtaining services promptly, ensures efficient utilization of the physician's schedule, and coordinates patient care. The role also includes administering and coordinating referrals and the service authorization process, rooming duties, and other clinic front desk activities.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist in patient rooming.

    + Prepare and manage medical records.

    + Handle patient phone calls efficiently.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in medical assisting, including rooming patients.

    + Proficiency in medical terminology.

    + Ability to learn quickly and show initiative.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a clinical setting, requiring interaction with patients and healthcare professionals.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Palo Alto,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

    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.