Medical Assistant

Actalent

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • $18.00-22.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Medical AssistantJob DescriptionThe Medical Assistant will be responsible for stocking rooms, cleaning instruments, using autoclave machines, and setting up rooms for procedures. Patient intake duties include collecting medical history, recording symptoms, and escorting patients to their rooms.Responsibilities
  • Stock rooms with necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments using autoclave.
  • Set up rooms for medical procedures.
  • Conduct patient intake, including collecting medical history and recording symptoms.
  • Greet patients and escort them to their designated rooms.
Essential Skills
  • Medical assistant experience, minimum of 1 year in a clinical setting.
  • Proficiency in phlebotomy and clinical assistance.
  • Ability to measure and record vital signs.
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems, specifically EClinicalWorks.
  • Completed Medical Assistant program.
  • Professional communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Certification as a medical assistant preferred but not required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Customer service abilities.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a high-volume, fast-paced community health center located in Poughkeepsie. Employees are expected to adapt to the dynamic nature of patient care, ensuring a supportive and respectful experience for all individuals seeking medical assistance. Dress code requirements are not specified, but the role demands professionalism and focus on patient care.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poughkeepsie, New York.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Poughkeepsie,NY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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