Medical Assistant

Actalent • Wheeling, IL • 2h ago

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

Join a dedicated team as a Medical Assistant in a clinic. Your primary role will involve scheduling patients, preparing rooms, and assisting with patient visits alongside one provider and another Medical Assistant. You will be responsible for taking vital signs, collecting medical history, and entering data into the EMR system. This role requires flexibility to occasionally float to another location if needed.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients for office/clinic visits.

Prepare rooms with required materials for visits.

Assist with rooming patients.

Collaborate with one provider and another Medical Assistant.

Take vitals, weight, height, blood pressure, and medical history.

Work with patients' families/caregivers to collect information.

Enter all data into the EMR system.

Schedule follow-up appointments as needed.

Be flexible to occasionally float to another location if short-staffed.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records.

Medical Assisting certification or diploma preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, or Polish.

Experience in patient triage and immediate care.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Entry-level Medical Assistant right out of schooling/certification.

Strong computer and communication skills.

Attention to detail and ability to debrief medical professionals.

Work Environment

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am-4/5pm, with flexibility required for late appointments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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