Entry-level Medical Assistant

Actalent; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CCMA certification sponsored

Mentorship from experienced clinicians

Growth and advancement opportunities

Direct exposure to physicians

Professional networking in healthcare

Job summary

Actalent offers an Entry-level Medical Assistant role in a fast-paced clinical setting in Denver, CO. You will gain hands-on patient care experience, support physicians, and build essential clinical hours as you pursue medical career goals.

Training is provided, and CCMA certification is sponsored by the company. This contract-to-hire position requires a Bachelor's degree in a science/health/pre-med field, strong communication, and reliability for the 18–24 month commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, health, or pre-med.
• Plans to pursue healthcare education in the near future.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and professional in a fast-paced clinic.
• Willing to commit 18–24 months to the role.
• Reliable transportation for travel between Westminster and Golden locations.

Responsibilities

• Support patients from check-in to check-out.
• Room patients and collect vital signs and histories.
• Scribe visits and document assessments in the EMR.
• Present patient information to providers before appointments.
• Assist with orders, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Ensure a positive, efficient patient experience.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinic staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health/pre-med

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Entry-level Medical Assistant (Pre-Med Career Track)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation: Starting at $18/hour with opportunities for increases based on certification and performance

About the Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and ambitious recent graduates who are passionate about healthcare and plan to pursue advanced education in the medical field within the next few years. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on patient care experience, work directly alongside physicians, and earn valuable clinical hours before applying to medical school, PA school, nursing school, or other healthcare programs.

No prior medical assistant experience is required. Comprehensive training is provided, making this an ideal role for candidates with strong academic backgrounds who are eager to begin building real-world clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their visit from check-in to check-out

• Room patients and collect vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information

• Scribe physician visits and accurately document assessments and treatment plans in the EMR

• Present patient information and updates to providers before appointments

• Assist with orders, referrals, follow-up appointments, and care coordination

• Ensure a positive and efficient patient experience throughout each visit

• Work closely with physicians, providers, and clinical staff in a specialty clinic setting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science, health, or pre-med related field

• Plans to pursue higher education within healthcare (Medical School, PA School, Nursing School, etc.) within the next few years

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• High attention to detail and professionalism

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment

• Willingness to commit to the role for at least 18-24 months

• Reliable transportation to support occasional travel between Westminster and Golden locations

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to physicians and patient care in a specialty clinic

• Valuable clinical and patient-facing hours for future graduate school applications

• Extensive training and mentorship from experienced providers and clinical staff

• Company-sponsored Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA)

• Pay increase upon certification

• Clear growth path and advancement opportunities

• Collaborative team environment with peers pursuing similar healthcare career goals

• Professional networking opportunities within the healthcare community

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

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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