Job Information
Actalent Medical Assistant in Rockville, Maryland
Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job Description
Under direct supervision, the medical assistant will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. The role promotes efficient patient flow and care, including exams and procedures. The medical assistant will perform clinic support tasks such as clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining the physicians' schedule.
Responsibilities
Escort patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
Record patient data prior to each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
Obtain all necessary patient records as required by the physician prior to treatment or procedures.
Prepare and stock exam/treatment rooms and order supplies as needed.
Maintain all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
Answer patient telephone calls for referral to a physician or nurse/pharmacist.
Phone in prescriptions and make other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
Inform the physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
Perform other administrative duties such as typing, filing, faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc., as requested by the supervisor or physician.
Essential Skills
Medical assisting
Taking vitals
EMR proficiency
Outpatient experience
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
1-3 years of experience as a medical assistant
Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
Experience in appointment scheduling
Knowledge of medical terminology
Customer service skills
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Triage experience
Blood pressure monitoring
Patient education experience
Patient care experience
Phlebotomy skills
High school graduate or equivalent
Work Environment
This position is based in an oncology office that focuses on women's health, encompassing gynecology and breast care. The role requires working in both front and back office settings. The standard work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with procedure days starting at 7:15 AM. The candidate may be required to report to the office as needed and is expected to arrive early if another staff member calls out.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Rockville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.