Medical Assistant

Actalent • Madison, CT • 5h ago

Hiring for a Medical Assistant in Madison!Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant to support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The Medical Assistant will perform both clinical and administrative duties, including patient intake, vital signs collection, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, assisting with examinations, and ensuring an efficient patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain medical histories, vital signs, height, weight, and other relevant information.

Prepare patients for examinations and medical procedures.

Assist physicians and other healthcare professionals during examinations and treatments.

Administer injections, medications, immunizations, and perform basic laboratory procedures as permitted by state regulations.

Collect and process laboratory specimens.

Perform EKGs, wound care, dressing changes, and other clinical tasks within scope of practice.

Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Medical Assistant certification preferred (CMA, RMA, NCMA, or equivalent).

Previous experience in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control practices, and patient confidentiality regulations (HIPAA).

Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Current CPR certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality patient care.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Madison,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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