Certified Medical Assistant

Actalent; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support internal and family medicine with some pediatric exposure. This role emphasizes chart preparation, accurate EHR documentation, in-office procedures, and point-of-care testing, with occasional front-office duties as needed.

The candidate should have CMA certification, graduation from an accredited CMA program, CPR within 60 days, and experience with NextGen EMR, Quest, and RadNet in a primarily back-office setting.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification via CCBMA or NCCT.
• Graduation from an accredited CMA program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR and first aid certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with pap smears assistance, urinalysis, point-of-care testing, and lab draws.
• Proficient in documenting patient history, medications, and vital signs in EHR.
• Ability to navigate EHRs and clinical portals (Nextgen, Quest, RadNet).
• Basic to intermediate computer skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills for robust chart prepping and admin tasks.
• Ability to maintain clean, stocked, disinfected exam rooms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits in internal and family medicine.
• Perform chart prep and organize patient information for visits.
• Navigate clinical portals to review records, labs, and radiology reports.
• Document medical history, medications, and vital signs in EHR.
• Assist with in-office procedures and point-of-care testing.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and lab draws as directed.
• Maintain clean, disinfected exam rooms and stocked supplies.
• Support front desk tasks during later shifts as needed.
• Utilize MS Office tools to support workflows.
• Manage patient charts and administrative tasks for providers.

Skills

CMA Certification

Medical Assistant Program

High School Diploma

CPR Certification

Clinical tasks experience

EHR documentation

NextGen EMR/Quest/RadNet

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Back-office focus with front-office as

Education

Accredited CMA program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NextGen EMR

Quest

RadNet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

This Certified Medical Assistant position primarily supports internal medicine and family medicine, with some exposure to pediatrics. The role focuses on robust chart preparation, accurate documentation in the electronic health record, clinical support for in-office procedures and point-of-care testing, and occasional front office duties such as patient check-in and check-out during later shifts. The position is primarily back office, with flexibility to assist in the front office as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support internal medicine, family medicine, and occasional pediatric visits by preparing patients and exam rooms for clinical encounters.
• Perform robust chart prepping for all providers and medical assistants, including reviewing and organizing patient information in advance of scheduled visits.
• Navigate and utilize multiple clinical portals such as Quest, Radnet, and Nextgen EMR to locate and review medical records, lab work, and radiology reports.
• Obtain and document patient medical history, current medication lists, and vital signs accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Assist providers with in-office procedures, including pap smears, in-house urinalysis, point-of-care testing, and lab draws.
• Conduct point-of-care testing and in-house urinalysis, ensuring proper specimen handling and accurate recording of results.
• Perform lab draws as directed, following appropriate clinical and safety protocols.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms thoroughly after each patient examination, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring rooms are adequately stocked with appropriate medical supplies.
• Manage administrative tasks related to patient charts, including locating information, organizing documentation, and ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Use separate portals such as RADnet and Quest to access and verify medical records, lab work, and radiology results as needed for patient care.
• Participate in designated administrative days to complete charting and prep work for all providers and medical assistants for the upcoming week.
• Potentially assist with front desk duties, including patient check-in and check-out, particularly during later shifts.
• Utilize computers and software applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), to support clinical and administrative workflows.

Essential Skills

• Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through CCBMA or NCCT.
• Graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain CPR and first aid certification within 60 days of hire.
• Experience performing clinical tasks such as pap smears assistance, in-house urinalysis, point-of-care testing, and lab draws.
• Proficiency in obtaining and accurately documenting patient medical history, medication lists, and vital signs in an EHR.
• Ability to navigate and utilize electronic health records and clinical portals, including Nextgen EMR, Quest, and Radnet.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills to support robust chart prepping and administrative chart management.
• Ability to maintain clean, disinfected, and well-stocked exam and treatment rooms.
• Capability to work primarily in a back office clinical setting while supporting front office functions as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• One year of experience in family medicine (preferred) or internal medicine is desired.
• Familiarity with internal family medicine workflows and acute care environments.
• Experience in charting and documentation in outpatient clinical settings.
• Comfort assisting with pediatric patients on occasion.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling medical records, lab work, and radiology reports.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, providers, and clinical staff.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy outpatient practice.
• Adaptability to perform both clinical and administrative duties, including potential front desk responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an outpatient clinical practice setting that serves internal medicine, family medicine, and some pediatric patients. Training occurs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After training, the schedule transitions to Monday through Friday, either 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The environment is primarily back office, with exam and treatment rooms where clinical procedures, vital signs, and point-of-care testing are performed, and occasional front office work such as patient check-in and check-out. Team members regularly use electronic health records and clinical portals, including Nextgen EMR, Quest, and Radnet, as well as Microsoft Office applications. The dress code for this position is black scrubs, reflecting a professional clinical setting focused on patient care and safety.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.81 - $23.00/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 Victorville,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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.

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