Medical Assistant

Actalent • Vernon, CT • 10h ago

Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Join a dynamic, patient-centered specialty office team!

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our busy family medicine practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, team-driven environment. You'll play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for both pediatric and adult patients.

What You'll Do

As a vital part of our care team, you will:

Welcome and room patients efficiently, helping them feel comfortable and informed

Take and record accurate vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, etc.)

Prepare exam rooms-ensuring cleanliness, proper stocking, and readiness for each visit

Document patient encounters and clinical data in the EMR system

Assist with appointment scheduling, confirmations, and rescheduling

Support prior authorizations to help patients access needed care

Perform phlebotomy tasks (blood draws and specimen prep) based on training

Assist with front-office duties like insurance verification

Collaborate closely with providers and staff to maintain efficient patient flow

Provide friendly, professional care to patients of all ages

What You Bring

Strong attention to detail and ability to document accurately

Great communication skills and a patient-first attitude

Comfort working with both children and adults

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting

Basic clinical skills (or willingness to learn), including vitals and patient prep

Reliability and strong organizational skills

Availability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Preferred (But Not Required)

Experience with EPIC EMR

Medical Assistant diploma or certification

Prior healthcare or medical assisting experience

Background in family medicine or primary care

Pediatric patient experience

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Great opportunity for entry-level candidates to break into healthcare

Work alongside experienced providers in a collaborative setting

Supportive, team-oriented environment where you can learn and grow

Gain hands-on experience with real patient care and EMR systems

Work Environment

You'll be part of a busy, welcoming outpatient specialty clinic that blends clinical and administrative work throughout the day. Expect a professional, fast-moving environment with meaningful patient interaction and strong team collaboration.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're eager to jump into a rewarding healthcare role and make a difference in patients' lives every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Vernon,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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