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Surgery Medical Assistant** 20-23/HR

Actalent
St. Louis, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
Job Title: Medical Assistant - Surgery
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and certified Medical Assistant specializing in surgery to join our healthcare team. The role involves patient care, managing patient flow, and supporting other medical assistants in delivering top-notch care.

Responsibilities

  • Room patients efficiently and effectively.
  • Record and monitor patient vitals.
  • Chart patient information using the EPIC EHR system.
  • Verify and manage patient medications.
  • Assist fellow Medical Assistants in rooming patients.
  • Direct and manage the flow of patients throughout the facility.
Essential Skills
  • Certification as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is mandatory from day one.
  • Certification must be from a proctored in-person exam.
  • Experience with EPIC EHR system software.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Certifications accepted from: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR).
Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves working in a dynamic healthcare environment, where collaboration and patient-centered care are prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 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.

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.

Salary : $20 - $23

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