<p>Job Title: Medical Office Assistant</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>Join one of Connecticut's largest healthcare organizations as a Medical Assistant in their Internal Medicine office. This organization is known for its rapid growth and commitment to providing a positive experience for both patients and employees. With opportunities for career advancement, this role offers a mix of clinical and administrative duties.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform triage and rooming of patients. </li><li>Educate patients on medical procedures and health management. </li><li>Handle phone calls and manage electronic medical records. </li><li>Verify medications and conduct insurance verifications. </li><li>Check patients in and out, and schedule appointments. </li><li>Assist with prior authorizations and other administrative tasks. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, RMA). </li><li>At least one year of experience as a Medical Assistant is highly preferred. </li><li>Effective communication skills. </li><li>Competency in basic medical assisting skills such as rooming patients and assisting providers with exams. </li><li>Working knowledge of medical terminology and Microsoft Office software. </li><li>Reliable transportation. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Epic experience is preferred. </li><li>Phlebotomy skills are a plus. </li><li>Customer service and administrative skills. </li><li>Open to entry-level candidates with compassionate, empathetic, and personable qualities. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>The work environment is a small, family/team-oriented setting, fast-paced, and sees numerous patients daily. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with only two Medical Assistants currently working, requiring a third to join the team.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job</p> <p>classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be</p> <p>subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits</p> <p>available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Cheshire,CT.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Jun 21, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 for other accommodation options.</p>