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Medical Assistant Entry Level

Actalent • Salem, OR • 1d ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant

MUST HAVE

6+ months of Medical Assistant experience, including externship.

Excellent customer service skills and proven reliability.

Ability to float between clinic locations in Salem and Keizer.

Must be open to getting National Medical Assistant Certification (RMA, NCMA, AAMA, NCCT, etc.) within 1 year of starting

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team, responsible for rooming 12-15+ patients a day. The Medical Assistant will work closely with a specific physician, assisting in patient care and administrative tasks. This role requires a compassionate individual capable of delivering excellent patient service in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Room 12-15+ patients daily and assist physicians who see an average of 15+ patients a day.

Refill patient prescriptions and complete prior authorizations.

Chart patient information in electronic medical records (Epic).

Take and record vitals, with a focus on accurate manual blood pressure readings.

Communicate test results to patients, which constitutes 40-50% of the workday.

Work within a team to ensure coverage in case of absences.

Essential Skills

Experience with medical assisting and patient care.

Proficiency in taking vitals and accurate blood pressure readings.

Ability to effectively use electronic medical records, particularly Epic.

Strong communication and phone skills.

Experience in scheduling and prescription adjustments.

Work Environment

This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an initial training period of 5x8-hour shifts, transitioning to 4x10-hour shifts. The work environment is friendly and supportive, with a strong tenure of Medical Assistants and a smaller clinic setting. The primary location is inside Salem Hospital, with occasional floating to the Keizer clinic. The clinic values early diagnosis, patient attentiveness, and education, primarily serving a geriatric population.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Salem,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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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