Care Coordinator

Talentify; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our health center team in Sacramento, CA. The role supports a psychiatrist with administrative tasks and direct patient care, with growth potential into leadership within healthcare.

You will manage check-ins, appointments, chart preparation, and EMR recordkeeping (NextGen). The position offers a collaborative onsite environment focused on behavioral health and patient services.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in medical assisting and patient coordination.
• Experience with EMR, especially NextGen.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Assist a psychiatrist with administrative tasks.
• Manage patient check-ins and schedule appointments.
• Prepare charts and make confirmation calls.
• Maintain patient records using EMR systems, including NextGen.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient coordination

Medical terminology

Behavioral health

Education

High School Diploma

MA diploma or certificate

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Front and Back Office

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our team in a dynamic health center environment. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support and patient care, working directly with a psychiatrist. This role offers an opportunity to grow into a leadership position within the healthcare field.

Responsibilities

• Assist a psychiatrist with administrative tasks.
• Manage patient check-ins and schedule appointments.
• Prepare charts and make confirmation calls.
• Maintain patient records using EMR systems, including NextGen.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in medical assisting and patient coordination.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), especially NextGen.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and behavioral health.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Prior experience in a medical setting is advantageous.
• Must have an MA diploma or certificate

Work Environment

The position is based at the Del Paso and Sunrise Locations here in Sacramento, CA.. The standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some rotating weekend shifts. Candidates must be open to working shifts that may extend to 5:30pm. The dress code requires plain scrubs. The health center hosts multiple specialties, providing a varied and collaborative work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sacramento, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.40 - $27.40/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 Sacramento,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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 [e-mail] 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.