Medical Assistant - Actalent : Job Details

Medical Assistant

This role involves assisting with patient preparation and education, managing clinical workflow, and screening for preventive care needs. The Medical Assistant conducts lab tests, maintains EMR documentation, and supports patient self-management. The position also includes providing discharge assistance, performing phlebotomy tasks, handling medication refills, and managing insurance pre-authorizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient preparation and education.

Manage clinical workflow efficiently.

Screen for preventive care needs.

Conduct lab tests accurately.

Maintain thorough EMR documentation.

Support patient self-management strategies.

Provide discharge assistance.

Perform phlebotomy tasks.

Handle medication refills.

Manage insurance pre-authorizations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in EMR systems.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 6 months of experience in an ambulatory care medical office or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology/science or related major.
• Completion of a cardiac technician course.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification from the American Medical Technologists within one year.
• Previous externship in a medical or ambulatory health setting is strongly preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred.
• Completion of an externship program at MedStar Health may be considered as a substitute for experience in ambulatory care.

Work Environment

The position is based in a busy cardiology office, managing over 30 patients daily. The environment requires efficiency and attention to detail to ensure excellent patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Annapolis, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Annapolis, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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.

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