Medical Office Assistant

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

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) qualification is helpful.
• 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 benefits
• Employee 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 Jul 27, 2026.
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