Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Job Description This Medical Assistant role focuses on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients of all ages in a clinic setting. You support providers and the clinical team by performing direct patient care, conducting basic clinical tests, managing documentation in the electronic health record, and coordinating appointments and diagnostic services. You play a key role in ensuring each visit runs smoothly, from intake through discharge, while contributing to a supportive and collaborative care environment for individuals and families regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Responsibilities

- Provide patient care as directed by clinical leadership, including documenting the reason for visit, obtaining vital signs, weight, height, and completing medication reconciliation, medical and surgical history, and other assessments.
- Perform CLIA-waived tests as appropriate, including required quality control procedures, and ensure accurate documentation of results.
- Schedule diagnostic tests and procedures for patients as ordered by providers, coordinating with external facilities as needed.
- Contact laboratories for test results and communicate those results to patients via phone, patient portal, and mail in accordance with provider instructions and clinic protocols.
- Review patient electronic charts in advance of scheduled visits and use pre-visit planning to anticipate patient needs and prepare for the upcoming appointments.
- Assist with Prescription Assistance Program medication management, including tracking, organizing, and supporting patients access to medications.
- Support front-desk and patient flow activities such as checking in and discharging patients, scheduling follow-up appointments, and answering phones in a professional manner.

Essential Skills

- Experience providing direct patient care in a medical assistant or nursing assistant capacity, including obtaining vital signs and performing basic clinical assessments.
- Proficiency with medical terminology and understanding of common clinical procedures and workflows in an outpatient clinic setting.
- Competence in using electronic health record systems for chart review, documentation, and communication of patient information.
- Strong organizational skills for pre-visit planning, scheduling diagnostic tests, and coordinating patient appointments.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with patients and families.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Valid CMA or CNA certification preferred but not required.

Work Environment This position is based in an outpatient clinic environment with standard day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are two Saturday clinics each month, and Medical Assistants rotate coverage, typically working a Saturday approximately every two months. While on contract, you work exclusively at the Olathe clinic location; once hired into a permanent role, you may occasionally float to surrounding clinic locations as needed. The role involves frequent interaction with patients and clinical staff, use of electronic health record systems, performance of CLIA-waived tests, and adherence to infection control standards including routine use of personal protective equipment. The team culture emphasizes collaboration, support, and a shared commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to all patients, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Attire is typical clinical wear appropriate for direct patient care, with PPE used as required for safety.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olathe, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/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 Olathe, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Olathe,KS. About Actalent

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