Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant We are seeking a dedicated Back Office Medical Assistant with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in rooming patients, preparing them for their visit with the physician, and assisting them with follow-up steps. Proficiency in utilizing EMR systems is essential, with Athena experience being preferred.Responsibilities:Room patients and prepare them for their visit with the physician.Assist patients with follow-up steps and provide necessary guidance.Utilize the EMR system effectively, with a preference for Athena experience.Schedule appointments and manage patient scheduling efficiently.Provide administrative support and medical reception duties.Ensure excellent customer service at the front desk.Handle medical scheduling and patient access tasks.Essential Skills:3-5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant.Experience in a surgical specialty or family medicine.Proficiency in EMR systems, with Athena experience preferred.Strong understanding of medical terminology.Bilingual skills in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin are helpful.Additional Skills & Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Experience in appointment scheduling and administrative support.Work Environment:The position is based at the Pearland Home clinic with one day of travel to Kingwood on Mondays, for which mileage will be reimbursed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After a two-week training period, the role requires working independently.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract position based out of Pearland, TX.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Pearland, TX.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:Hiring diverse talentMaintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflectionBuilding a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomesEnsuring growth opportunities for our peopleActalent is an equal opportunity employer.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACwith four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.