Job Title: Medical Office AssistantJob Description We are seeking a dedicated and professional Medical Office Assistant to join our team. The role involves answering phones, scheduling appointments, handling prior authorizations, and rooming patients. You will be an integral part of the patient care team, assisting providers and nursing staff with daily office duties. Responsibilities + Answering phones and scheduling appointments + Handling prior authorizations + Rooming patients and taking vitals + Conducting patient intake and documentation + Supporting patient care by performing specific duties + Working in an outpatient setting + Handling administrative tasks such as addressing messages, medication refills, and same-day requests + Managing patient volume of 15-20 patients and assisting only one doctor Essential Skills + Customer service skills + Data entry proficiency + Patient information handling + Certification with AAMA or ARMA + Clerical and insurance knowledge + Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) Additional Skills & Qualifications + CMA/RMA certification preferred + Medical Assistant Diploma + EPIC experience preferred + Basic soft skills Work Environment The position is based in an Internal Medicine office. Work hours may vary, potentially consisting of 4 ten-hour days or 5 eight-hour days, totaling 40 hours per week. The role requires a commitment to the set schedule and may not accommodate early departures for school-related commitments. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Guilford, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Guilford,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.