Medical Assistant

Actalent; Big Bear Lake (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

HSA & transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Medical Assistant for our Primary Care department in Big Bear Lake, CA. The on-site role supports a licensed provider with medical, administrative, and clerical tasks, following state regulations.

Responsibilities include data entry in the EHR, patient check-in/out, preparing exam rooms, medication handling, and coordinating referrals as directed. A CMA certification and CPR/First Aid within 60 days are required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification or ability to obtain CMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR and first aid certification within 60 days of hire.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with providers, patients, and colleagues.
• Proficient with EHR documentation and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history, medications, and vital signs; document in EHR.
• Handle front desk duties: calls, patient info, check-in/out, and appointment coordination.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Order and replenish medications and medical supplies.
• Document orders, referrals, and prescriptions per provider instructions.
• Support star measures and quality guidelines compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual preferred

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare documentation

Education

High school diploma

Accredited medical assistant program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant in the Primary Care Department is responsible for performing basic, technical, administrative and clerical services for a licensed provider in compliance with State regulations.

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Primary Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history, medication list, and vital signs and accurately document data in the patient's electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform clinic front desk duties, including but not limited to, answering incoming telephone calls, obtaining and/or verifying patient information, patient check in/out, coordinating, and facilitate accurate patient appointments as needed for coverage.
• Clean and disinfect exam rooms after patient examination.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations. Ensure that rooms are adequately stocked with applicable medical supplies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of medication and other medical supplies. Order and replenish items as needed.
• Participate in quality control activities which include maintaining all office files and logs as requested, including, but not limited to: Medication outdate check, refrigerator check (for temperature), oxygen, cold sterilization fluid change, etc.
• Provide instructions and education to patients as directed by the Provider.
• Document Provider orders in patient's EHR and facilitate referrals for other services/care as requested by the Provider.
• Process prescription orders and refills as directed and authorized by Provider.
• Document diagnostic and treatment requests within the patient's electronic medical record and other applicable systems as requested by the Provider.
• Assist with gathering information to comply with star measures, HEDIS, and all other guidelines
• Administer medication, as ordered by the Provider, following the established policies and procedures and in accordance with the six rights of medication. A licensed provider must verify correct medication and dosage prior to administration by the Medical Assistant. Documents all medications administered in patient's electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or its equivalency.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Certification/Licensure: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, or ability to obtain CMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience, preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: CPR and first aid certification within 60 days of hire
• Skill: Bilingual preferred.
• Skill: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals within all levels of the organization, providers, patients, patient family members, and others.
• Skill: Ability to utilize computers, computer software/applications, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) with basic - intermediate proficiency.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite at the Big Bear Lake, CA location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will be part of a department with four other certified medical assistants, fostering a collaborative and supportive team atmosphere. The dress code for this role is scrubs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Big Bear Lake, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

• 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Big Bear Lake,CA.

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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