Medical Assistant

Actalent • Palo Alto, CA • 2d ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant position entails working within the Women's Cancer Center, providing support to an average of 30 patients per day. The role involves rooming patients, verifying insurance, scheduling follow-up appointments, and assisting physicians in preparing for procedures or appointments. While knowledge in the OBGYN field is advantageous, it is not a requirement. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with patients and accurately record health information using the hospital's electronic health system, EPIC.

Responsibilities

Room patients and ensure examination rooms are well stocked for physician use.

Verify insurance information and schedule follow-up appointments.

Assist physicians in preparing for procedures or appointments.

Communicate clearly with patients and their families.

Record health information within the hospital's electronic health system, EPIC.

Essential Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

Proficiency with EPIC

Knowledge of medical terminology

Appointment scheduling

BLS certification

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Medical Assistant certification/diploma

1 year of experience in a related field

Knowledge of Women's Health (a plus)

Work Environment

The Medical Assistant will work from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with occasional shifts from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The position involves collaborating with a team of five Medical Assistants, each managing 30 patients per day. This specialized clinic offers a dynamic work environment that enhances the employee's resume and work history. The facility ranks among the top 10 hospitals in the country, providing the chance to work alongside leading physicians in the area.

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 Jun 23, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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