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Medical Assistant

Actalent
Lancaster, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Job Title: Medical AssistantJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will arrive approximately 30 minutes before the provider's schedule begins to prepare rooms, ensure they are fully stocked, and review the daily schedule. You will assist with setting up surgical trays and preparing for scheduled procedures. Our fast-paced environment involves seeing patients every 15 minutes, where you will room the patient, conduct interviews, document chief complaints and history, and act as a scribe. You will be responsible for creating preliminary notes for the doctor, providing patient instructions, removing sutures, and handling emails and phone calls, including communicating pathology results to patients.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare examination rooms and ensure they are fully stocked.
  • Review the daily schedule and set up surgical trays as needed.
  • Assist doctors in seeing patients every 15 minutes.
  • Room patients, conduct interviews, and document chief complaints and history.
  • Act as a scribe, taking notes in the computer system for the doctor.
  • Create preliminary notes for the doctor's review.
  • Provide instructions to patients and remove sutures.
  • Answer emails and phone calls, and communicate pathology results to patients.
Essential Skills
  • At least 6 months of experience in medical assisting.
  • Experience in patient care, patient vitals, and charting.
  • Scribing experience is essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience in dermatology is a significant advantage.
  • Customer service skills are crucial.
  • Willingness to get certified, though it is not required.
  • Experience in patient education and appointment scheduling.
Work Environment

Our office is expansive, occupying the entire second floor of the building. We have fostered a positive and flexible culture, currently accommodating 16 medical assistants. The office is undergoing renovations to enhance its size and aesthetics. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, with one medical assistant starting at 6:45 am to accommodate a physician who arrives at 7 am. The office environment is close-knit, with medical assistants providing direct support to doctors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Lancaster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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