Certified Medical Assistant

Actalent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a compassionate Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support healthcare providers in Seattle, WA. The role combines clinical tasks with administrative duties, including patient intake, vital signs, EMR documentation, and scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have a CMA credential, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. This contract onsite position offers competitive pay and benefits for temporary staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CMA credential or equivalent certification required.
• BLS/CPR certification preferred; 1 year of MA experience preferred.
• Experience with EMR and MS Office; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain medical histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• Document patient information in the EMR accurately.
• Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Perform EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• Coordinate scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-ups.
• Maintain exam rooms and supplies; ensure safe clinical environment.
• Educate patients on treatment plans and preventive care.
• Adhere to HIPAA and infection control policies.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, and healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Medical Assistant program

CMA credential

BLS/CPR certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Location: Seattle, WA

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality patient care. The CMA will be responsible for both clinical and administrative duties, including patient intake, vital signs collection, documentation, appointment coordination, and assisting with minor procedures. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and a commitment to providing an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• - Room patients and obtain medical histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• - Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during procedures.
• - Accurately document patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• - Administer medications, injections, vaccines, and treatments as directed by a provider and within scope of practice.
• - Perform routine clinical procedures such as EKGs, specimen collection, and point-of-care testing.
• - Coordinate patient scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and follow-up appointments.
• - Maintain exam rooms, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment.
• - Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care instructions.
• - Adhere to HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and organizational policies.
• - Collaborate effectively with providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members.

Qualifications

• - High school diploma or GED required.
• - Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• - Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential or equivalent certification required.
• - Current BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• - Minimum of 1 year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• - Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• - Strong interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• - Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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