Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant Job Description
Join our dynamic pediatric center as a Medical Assistant, where you will engage in both front and back office work. This role requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) who is adaptable to perform various administrative duties and clinical tasks. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on pediatrics.
Responsibilities
- Perform administrative tasks as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
- Record up-to-date patient information, medical history, and medication lists in the EMR system.
- Conduct patient vitals and set up rooms and inventory.
- Sterilize reusable instruments.
- Run and verify lab work.
- Assist in answering phones when needed.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced pediatric environment.
Essential Skills
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification from an accredited school (NPCE is acceptable).
- 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient environment.
- Proficiency in medical assisting, pediatrics, appointment scheduling, healthcare, and customer service.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience with Epic and medical terminology.
- Ability to perform patient care and triage.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Passion for working with pediatric patients.
- Ability to handle a patient flow of 40-50 patients a day.
Work Environment
This role is based in a small pediatrics office with two locations on the same floor. The center specializes in various pediatric fields such as behavioral, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, genetics, growth and nutrition, hematology/oncology, nephrology, neurology, and pulmonary. The schedule offers no weekend hours, and flexibility is required as some weeks may require 30 hours of work, while others may demand over 40 hours depending on patient flow. This position provides an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a reputable hospital system.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hanover,MD. About Actalent

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