Medical Assistant at Actalent in Bakersfield, CA

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant (Front & Back Office)

📍 Bakersfield, CA

🕒 Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

📍 On-Site Position

We're seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join a busy outpatient healthcare clinic. This role combines both front office and back office responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys patient interaction while supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

Front Office Duties

• Greet and check patients in and out
• Answer and route incoming calls
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Verify insurance and patient demographics
• Assist with referrals, authorizations, and medical records requests
• Scan and upload documents into the EMR
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records

Back Office Duties

• Prepare exam rooms and maintain clinic supplies
• Obtain and document vital signs as needed
• Update medications, allergies, and patient information in the EMR
• Prepare patient charts for upcoming appointments
• Process prescription refill requests
• Coordinate lab results, imaging reports, and clinical documentation
• Support referrals and follow-up care workflows
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and organization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program required
• Current AHA BLS/CPR certification required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems
• Familiarity with CPT and ICD coding preferred
• Previous experience in an outpatient clinic, medical office, or healthcare customer service environment 6 + months preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bakersfield,CA.

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.