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Medical Assistant

Actalent
Stamford, CT Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Medical Assistant

Make a Difference in Patients' Lives Every Day

Are you passionate about healthcare and helping patients navigate their care journey? Join our team as a Medical Assistant and play an important role in supporting both patients and providers in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

As a Medical Assistant, you'll help ensure a positive patient experience by coordinating care, maintaining accurate patient information, and collaborating with a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional cardiovascular services. If you are organized, compassionate, and thrive in a healthcare setting, we'd love to meet you.


Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key point of contact for patients, providing exceptional service and support throughout their healthcare experience.
  • Assist with patient intake, registration, and verification of demographic and insurance information.
  • Accurately enter and maintain patient information within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Coordinate patient appointments, follow-up visits, referrals, and testing as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff to support efficient patient care and office operations.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards.
  • Answer patient questions and provide assistance regarding appointments, forms, and general office procedures.
  • Support patient flow and ensure a welcoming, professional, and organized healthcare environment.
  • Assist with general administrative and patient care coordination tasks as needed.
  • Contribute to a positive team culture focused on delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a healthcare, medical office, or clinical setting preferred.
  • Strong patient service skills with a compassionate and professional demeanor.
  • Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards preferred.
  • Familiarity with cardiology or specialty healthcare practices is a plus.
  • Medical Assistant certification is welcomed but not required.

Why Join Our Team?

  • Monday through Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced cardiology professionals.
  • Supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered work environment.
  • Gain valuable experience within a growing specialty healthcare practice.
  • Meaningful work that directly contributes to improving patient health outcomes.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in a professional cardiology specialty practice that operates Monday through Friday, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30/5:00 p.m. Team members work closely with providers, clinical staff, and patients to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care. The role combines patient interaction, care coordination, documentation, and operational support in a collaborative healthcare setting dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Stamford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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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