Medical Assistant

Company: Actalent
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Medical Assistant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant who will play a vital role in supporting our providers and patients. This position involves floating between front and back office duties, managing and processing prescriptions, ordering labs, and providing comprehensive support to our patients and providers. Your role will be essential in handling a high volume of rooming patients and working closely with physicians daily. You will be part of a professional medical office setting that values strong customer service and professionalism. Responsibilities Float between front and back office duties, including running and ordering prescriptions on behalf of providers. Process 300-400 prescriptions per day. Collaborate with patients, providers, pharmacies, and laboratories for patient orders. Assist with rooming a high volume of patients daily. Maintain professionalism and provide strong customer service throughout the day. Facilitate and guide patients for telehealth appointments. Utilize the EMR System E Clinical works for patient management. Possibly float to our Huntington Beach office as needed. Essential Skills 1 years of recent Medical Assistant experience. Medical Assistant Certificate is required. BLS or CPR certification is required. Proficiency in medical terminology. Knowledge of medications or pharmacy experience. Experience with EMR systems. Strong computer skills and phone etiquette. Effective communication with patients, providers, pharmacies, and labs. Detail-oriented with the ability to fill prescription requests. Ability to perform manual blood pressure and ear lavage. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in a high-volume medical clinic setting. Experience with Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Adult Care, and Radiology. Work Environment This role is based in a high-volume medical clinic setting, supporting 17 doctors and serving over 250 patients daily. The environment is very family-oriented, with a close-knit and welcoming team. You may occasionally need to support the Huntington Beach site. The clinic is conveniently located near several great restaurants. The position offers exposure to a diverse community of patients across multiple specialties, providing an excellent opportunity for growth and learning. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Fountain Valley, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Fountain Valley,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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 for other accommodation options.

Keywords: Actalent, Simi Valley , Medical Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Santa Ana, California