Medical Assistant

Actalent
Pearland, TX

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Back Office Medical Assistant with 3–5 years of experience to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience rooming patients, preparing them for provider visits, assisting with follow-up care, and supporting both clinical and administrative operations. Proficiency with EMR systems is required, with Athena experience preferred.


Responsibilities
  • Room patients and prepare them for their visit with the physician
  • Assist patients with follow-up steps and provide clear post-visit guidance
  • Accurately document patient information using the EMR system (Athena preferred)
  • Schedule appointments and manage patient calendars efficiently
  • Provide administrative and medical reception support as needed
  • Deliver excellent customer service at the front desk
  • Support medical scheduling and patient access functions
Required Qualifications
  • 3–5 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Experience in surgical specialties and/or family medicine
  • Proficiency with EMR systems (Athena strongly preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology
  • Bilingual skills in Spanish
Additional Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience with appointment scheduling and administrative support
Work Environment & Schedule
  • Primary location: Pearland Home clinic
  • Travel required one day per week (Mondays) to Kingwood (mileage reimbursed)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
  • After a two-week training period, the role will require the ability to work independently

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pearland, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Pearland,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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