Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for a dermatology office in Madison, CT. The role demands a personable, adaptable candidate with experience in busy medical settings and EMR familiarity, particularly EPIC.

The position is contract-to-hire with a typical 7:45 AM–5:00 PM schedule and onsite work. Responsibilities include answering calls, scheduling, authorizations, rooming patients, data entry, and supporting clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience is required.
• Experience in dermatology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage incoming calls professionally.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments efficiently.
• Manage prior authorizations for medical procedures.
• Assist in rooming patients and preparing them for consultations.
• Maintain accurate data entry of patient information.
• Support clerical and insurance-related tasks as needed.
• Proficiency in data entry and managing patient information.
• Experience in a busy dermatology or medical office setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), especially EPIC, is preferred.

Skills

Customer service

Phone handling

Scheduling

Data entry

Tools

EPIC

Job description

About this job

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join a fast-paced dermatology office. The ideal candidate will have experience in family medicine, dermatology, or similar fast-paced medical settings. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and ensuring smooth operations within the office.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and manage incoming calls professionally.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments efficiently.
• Manage prior authorizations for medical procedures.
• Assist in rooming patients and preparing them for consultations.
• Maintain accurate data entry of patient information.
• Support clerical and insurance-related tasks as needed.
• Proficiency in data entry and managing patient information.
• Experience in a busy dermatology or medical office setting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), especially EPIC, is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous medical office experience is required.
• Experience in dermatology is preferred.

The position is based in a dermatology office with a schedule requiring flexibility between 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM. This is a temporary-to-hire role. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring a personable and adaptable personality.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,CT.

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.

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 Connecticut was 22.81 USD per hour (47,430 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 21.72-24.14 USD per hour.

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