Medical Assistant

Actalent; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent in Layton, UT is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic, contract-to-hire. You will support patient flow, document in EMR, and assist providers with clinical and administrative tasks, contributing to a positive patient experience.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Onsite work across multiple locations is expected with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with medical assisting or customer service in a healthcare setting.
• Hands-on EMR/EHR documentation experience.
• Ability to perform vitals and patient intake, including rooming patients, obtaining blood pressure, weight, BMI, and collecting patient history.
• Strong understanding of back-office workflows such as referrals, labs, refills, and documentation.
• Medical office experience, including scheduling and coordinating referrals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and care teams.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including use of EMR systems and scheduling tools.
• Ability to accurately document and manage patient information with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs and history.
• Document patient information in EMR accurately.
• Prepare patient charts and organize labs and tests.
• Process specimens following clinic protocols.
• Support referrals, labs, and tracking results.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-ups.
• Maintain exam rooms and supplies.
• Communicate with patients and care teams for coordinated care.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as needed.
• Provide coverage for team members when needed.

Skills

Medical assisting

EMR/EHR systems

Vital signs / patient intake

Back-office workflows

Scheduling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual language skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting patient care by ensuring efficient clinic flow, accurate documentation, and a positive patient experience in an outpatient setting. This position combines clinical and administrative responsibilities, working closely with providers and care teams to deliver high-quality care. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, weight, and BMI, as well as patient history and relevant medical information.
• Document patient information accurately and in a timely manner in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Prepare patient charts prior to appointments, including organizing labs, imaging results, and medical records.
• Collect and process specimens as needed, following clinic protocols.
• Support pharmacy refills, referrals, lab orders, and tracking of results to ensure continuity of care.
• Schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-up care as directed by providers.
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies to ensure a clean, safe, and well-stocked environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and care team members to support coordinated care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Travel to multiple clinic locations as needed to provide support across sites.
• Provide coverage for other team members when needed to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience with medical assisting, patient care, or customer service in a healthcare setting.
• Hands‑on experience with EMR/EHR systems for documenting patient information.
• Ability to perform vital signs and patient intake, including rooming patients, obtaining blood pressure, weight, BMI, and collecting patient history.
• Strong understanding of back‑office workflows such as referrals, labs, refills, and documentation.
• Medical office experience, including scheduling and coordinating referrals.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and care teams.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including use of EMR systems and scheduling tools.
• Ability to accurately document and manage patient information with attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 0-1 year of medical assistant or other hands‑on healthcare experience.
• Experience working in a medical office or outpatient clinic setting.
• Bilingual language skills.
• Familiarity with referrals, lab coordination, and patient scheduling processes.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized approach to daily tasks.
• Strong patient service mindset with a focus on creating a positive patient experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a busy clinical environment.
• Professional, compassionate, and respectful demeanor with patients and colleagues.
• Reliable and accountable work habits, including consistent follow-through on responsibilities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an outpatient clinic environment, with candidates floating between multiple clinic locations in the region. The schedule follows Monday-Friday standard clinic hours, providing a consistent weekday work pattern. The work involves direct patient interaction, use of EMR/EHR systems and scheduling tools, and coordination with providers and care teams. The setting is fast‑paced and team‑oriented, with a focus on maintaining clean and well‑equipped exam rooms and supporting smooth clinic operations across locations. Professional clinical attire appropriate for a medical office is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Layton, UT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Layton,UT. 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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