Medical Assistant

Talentify

Independence (MO)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent currently seeks Medical Assistants for two openings in Independence, MO. This is a Contract to Hire role with on-site work at East 39th St S. Responsibilities include patient prep, vital signs, room setup, injections, and assisting with procedures.

Candidates should have an accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent experience, plus BLS; the role pays $19.00–$23.00 per hour with standard benefits and eligibility based on employment status.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program or 12 months of direct clinical patient care in a healthcare setting.
Preferred: Medical Assistant program or Certified MA.
BLS Certification preferred or required.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking histories and vital signs.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with instruments and maintain supplies, including sterilization.
Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
Answer calls and screen for referrals.

Skills

Medical assisting

Patient care

BLS Certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program

Twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience

Current Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Medical Assistant

We are seeking dedicated Medical Assistants for two openings located at East 39th St S, Independence, MO. In this role, you will play a crucial part in preparing patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs. You will also be responsible for preparing exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and maintaining supplies and equipment, including their sterilization.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs.
Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments, maintaining supplies and equipment, including sterilization.
Administer injections and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy.
Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
Answer telephone calls to the practice and screen for referral.
Medical assisting
Patient care

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting program OR twelve months of direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting OR current Medical Assistant certification
Preferred but not required: Medical Assistant Program or Certified MA
BLS Certification

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Independence, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Independence, MO.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Medical Assistants, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Medical Assistants in Missouri was 19.44 USD per hour (40,440 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 17.97–22.40 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

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