Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to healthcare providers to ensure efficient patient care and office operations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Prepare patients for examinations, including measuring and recording vital signs

• Assist physicians and healthcare providers during examinations and procedures

• Administer medications and vaccinations under supervision, where permitted

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic medical systems

• Clean, sterilize, and maintain medical instruments and exam rooms

• Other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties:

• Schedule patient appointments and manage provider calendars

• Verify patient information, including medical history and insurance details

• Handle patient intake and documentation

• Respond to patient inquiries, including phone calls and messages

• Assist with billing and coding processes as needed

Qualifications

• Certification as a Medical Assistant OR Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline required

• Prior clinical or healthcare experience (internship, lab, or patient-facing role) preferred

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portsmouth, NH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Portsmouth,NH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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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.