Medical Assistant

Actalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

EAP

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Back Office Medical Assistant for a high-volume outpatient colorectal specialty clinic in Austin, TX. You will support back-office clinical tasks, assist providers with patient care, and help manage daily workflow while maintaining Athena EMR documentation and patient experience.

This contract-to-hire role requires CMA certification, 1–2+ years in a similar setting, and current BLS/CPR. Schedule is Monday–Friday, first shift, in-office environment with potential overtime based

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a high-volume outpatient clinic setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Verified high school diploma or GED (must be obtained and verified before submission).
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong experience with electronic health records, with Athena EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provided back-office clinical support in a high-volume colorectal specialty clinic, assisting providers with patient care, examinations, and daily workflow.
• Performed patient intake duties including obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, maintaining records in Athena EMR, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Supported clinic operations through appointment scheduling, insurance verification, patient communication, and maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.

Skills

MA in outpatient clinic

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

BLS/CPR

Athena EMR

High school diploma or GED

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Job Title: Back Office Medical Assistant Job Description This role is ideal for an experienced Back Office Medical Assistant who thrives in a high-volume outpatient clinic and is comfortable supporting a busy colorectal specialty practice. You will work closely with a physician or nurse practitioner, focusing exclusively on back office functions and providing both clinical and some administrative support. This is an urgent contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential for professionals seeking stability, growth, and the chance to build a lasting career in a specialty care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provided back-office clinical support in a high-volume colorectal specialty clinic, assisting providers with patient care, examinations, and daily workflow.
• Performed patient intake duties including obtaining vital signs, documenting medical histories, maintaining records in Athena EMR, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
• Supported clinic operations through appointment scheduling, insurance verification, patient communication, and maintaining compliance with clinical protocols and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant in a high-volume outpatient clinic setting.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Verified high school diploma or GED (must be obtained and verified before submission).
• Active BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong experience with electronic health records, with Athena EMR experience required.

Work Environment

This position is based in a high-volume outpatient colorectal specialty clinic that values stability, professionalism, and a positive team culture. The role is strictly back office, with no front office duties, and involves close collaboration with a physician or nurse practitioner. You will work primarily with the Athena electronic medical record system and standard clinical equipment used in specialty outpatient care. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with limited but possible overtime based on clinic needs. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, offering long-term growth opportunities for individuals who bring a positive attitude, reliability, and a strong commitment to patient care.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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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