Medical Office Assistant

Talentify; Milford (CT); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Actalent, Milford, CT, seeks a Medical Assistant for ENT and Orthopaedics in a busy outpatient setting. The role covers front-desk duties, rooming patients, scheduling, and basic patient-care support in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in a medical office, HS diploma, and proficiency with EHR systems, preferably Epic. This onsite contract-to-hire position offers stable hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• Experience in a medical office administration or similar setting.
• Proficient with scheduling, scanning, faxing, and document management.
• Knowledge of EHR systems, preferably Epic.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent patient-facing communication.

Responsabilidades

• Greet and assist patients at front desk.
• Room patients and prepare them for visits.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm ENT and Orthopaedics appointments.
• Scan, fax, and file medical documents into EHR.
• Complete and track prior authorizations accurately.
• Use EHR, including Epic, to update information and support workflows.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients and staff.
• Answer phones and route messages.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as directed.
• Collaborate with physicians and support staff for efficient care.

Conhecimentos

EHR experience

Front-desk

Customer service

Scheduling

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Epic

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title: Medical Assistant ENT and Orthopaedics

Job Description

This role supports a busy outpatient Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) practice and an Orthopaedics practice by providing front-desk, clerical, and basic patient-care support. You will help ensure a smooth patient experience by rooming patients, managing scheduling and documentation, and supporting clinicians in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and provide professional, friendly front-desk support throughout their visit.
• Room patients efficiently, verify basic information, and help prepare them for their appointments.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments for ENT and Orthopaedics clinics.
• Perform scanning, faxing, and electronic filing of medical documents into the electronic health record system.
• Complete and track prior authorizations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Use the electronic health record (EHR), including Epic, to update patient information, document visits, and support clinical workflows.
• Provide responsive, courteous customer service to patients, families, clinicians, and other staff.
• Support general clerical functions such as answering phones, routing messages, and managing paperwork.
• Assist with basic patient care tasks as directed by clinical staff within the scope of the role.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other support staff to maintain an efficient, patient-centered practice.

Essential Skills

• At least one year of experience in a medical office, healthcare administration, or a closely related setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using electronic health records, preferably Epic.
• Demonstrated administrative support skills, including scheduling, scanning, faxing, and document management.
• Strong front-desk and clerical skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proven customer service skills in a patient-facing or client-facing environment.
• Ability to support basic patient care activities in an outpatient setting.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in an ENT or Orthopaedics practice or other outpatient specialty setting.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, busy medical office environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and clinical teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a large, established health system.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy outpatient ENT and Orthopaedics practice with standard daytime hours in an office-clinic setting. You will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff in a collaborative, team-based care model that emphasizes compassion, respect, and high-value, patient-centered care. The environment uses modern electronic health record technology, including Epic, and supports predictable schedules that promote work-life balance and lower burnout compared with many inpatient roles. The culture encourages professional growth, with opportunities to develop within a large, stable health system and access to comprehensive benefits such as paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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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