Medical Assistant

Talentify; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our internal medicine team in Guilford, CT. You will support providers and nursing staff by handling daily office duties, rooming patients, and gathering patient information.

This temp-to-hire role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with one extended evening per week. Strong EPIC EMR familiarity and patient-focused service are valued.

Qualifications

• MA diploma preferred and relevant healthcare experience.
• Experience with EPIC EMR systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures is expected.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage calls efficiently.
• Schedule patient appointments and calendar logistics.
• Assist with prior authorizations for procedures and prescriptions.
• Room patients and prepare them for consultations.
• Collect patient information and document interactions.
• Maintain accurate records in the EMR system.
• Support clinical staff with routine duties as needed.
• Handle insurance documentation and clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Medical office procedures

EPIC EMR

Education

MA diploma preferred

EPIC experience preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

Join our team as a Medical Assistant where you will be an integral part of the patient care team, assisting providers and nursing staff with daily office duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, obtaining prior authorizations, and rooming patients.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage incoming calls efficiently.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage calendar logistics.
• Assist with prior authorizations for medical procedures and prescriptions.
• Room patients and prepare them for consultations.
• Perform client intake and gather necessary patient information.
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Support patient care by performing specific duties as required.
• Handle clerical tasks, insurance documentation, and electronic medical records (EMR).

Essential Skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in data entry and maintaining patient information.
• Experience with medical office procedures.
• Familiarity with EPIC and electronic medical records systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Medical Assistant (MA) diploma preferred.
• Prior experience with EPIC is preferred.

Work Environment

This role is based in an Internal Medicine office, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, extending to 6:00 PM one day a week.

The position is temp to hire, located at 5 Durham Road, Guilford, CT.

While clinicians work 10-hour days, our team members will typically work 8-hour days. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guilford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 benefitsEmployee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Guilford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.