Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day

Are you a Medical Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced, patient‑centered environment? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative primary care team where your skills, compassion, and attention to detail truly matter. You'll play an essential role in keeping the clinic running smoothly while helping patients feel seen, supported, and cared for.

About the Role

As a Medical Assistant, you'll support daily clinical operations in a busy outpatient setting. From welcoming patients and preparing them for care to documenting visits and supporting providers, you'll be at the heart of the patient experience and an integral part of the care team.

What You'll Do

• Room patients efficiently while verifying identity and preparing them for exams or treatments
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked exam rooms throughout the day
• Accurately record vital signs, patient history, and visit details in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Assist with appointment scheduling, confirmations, and rescheduling
• Support providers and clinical staff with routine clinical and administrative tasks
• Follow established workflows and procedures to ensure smooth, efficient clinic flow
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver respectful, timely, and high‑quality care
• Occasionally support additional clinic locations as scheduled in advance

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Medical Assistant or in a closely related clinical support role

• Confidence rooming patients in a primary care or outpatient setting

• Comfort using EMR systems for documentation and patient data management

• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to start

• One of the following:

• Medical Assistant diploma

• At least 1 year of CNA experience

• At least 6 months of EMT experience

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy clinical environment

• Clear, professional communication skills

• Reliability and flexibility for daytime schedules Monday through Friday

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in primary care or outpatient settings
• Ability to step into different clinic environments when needed
• Strong organizational skills and pride in maintaining a clean clinical space
• Professionalism, empathy, and a patient‑first mindset

Work Environment & Schedule

This role is based in a collaborative primary care clinic with a strong team culture focused on quality outpatient care. Schedules fall Monday through Friday with daytime shifts and a lunch break included. Flexibility is appreciated, and occasional assignments at other clinic locations may occur with advance notice. Clinical staff wear professional medical attire appropriate for a primary care setting.

If you're passionate about patient care, enjoy working as part of a team, and want a role where no two days are the same, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow and make an impact.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.76 - $21.00/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 Putnam,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

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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.