Telehealth Medical Assistant

Job Title: Telehealth Medical Assistant Job Description We are seeking dedicated and patient-oriented Certified Medical Assistants to assist with a Telehealth program project. This is a fully remote position where you will play a crucial role in assisting patients. CMAs will offer support and guidance on the use of their kits provided to them. You will be responsible for handling inbound calls, offering exceptional customer service, and ensuring accurate collection of patients' vitals. This is a high-volume, remote environment where empathy, efficiency, and accuracy are essential. Responsibilities

- Provide support and guidance to patients on using telehealth kits.
- Handle inbound calls and offer exceptional customer service.
- Ensure accurate collection and documentation of patients' vitals.
- Communicate effectively and empathetically with patients.
- Utilize telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHR) systems efficiently.

Essential Skills

- Active Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (accepted from AAMA, AMT, NHA, or NCCT).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a CMA.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and EHR systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Tech-savvy and able to work with computers independently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Previous experience in a telehealth or remote healthcare setting is preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.
- Must have a reliable internet connection and a quiet, dedicated workspace for HIPAA privacy.
- Strong clinical experience to determine out-of-range vitals in patients.

Work Environment This is a 100% remote position where CMAs can be located anywhere in the U.S. but will operate off of the Eastern Time Zone. Candidates must have a private, enclosed office space in their home to ensure HIPAA privacy, free from distractions and interruptions. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays, offering two shifts: 8am EST to 4:30pm EST or 11:30am EST to 8pm EST. During the first week of training, candidates must be available to work between 9am EST and 5:30pm EST.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hoffman Estates, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.

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