Medical Assistant – Gastroenterology Clinic Location: DTWN PHX Overview: Join a collaborative and patient-focused outpatient Gastroenterology clinic. We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to support our clinical team in delivering high-quality care. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: + Collect and label lab specimens in accordance with hospital protocols + Support nurses and physicians during GI procedures such as endoscopies and colonoscopies + Prepare patients and equipment for diagnostic procedures + Retrieve necessary supplies and equipment for GI exams + Document clinical findings and complete hospital forms accurately + Monitor and record vital signs, weight, and other patient metrics + Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers + Perform follow-up tasks as directed by clinical staff Essential Skills: + Medical assisting and patient care experience + Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR), especially Epic + Prior authorization processing + Experience working with high-touch patient populations (e.g., Pain Management, Behavioral Health, GI) + Ability to room 15–20 patients per day Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + Completion of a Medical Assistant Program + American Heart Association BLS certification + Minimum 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant + At least 1 year of prior authorization experience + 2+ years working with Electronic Medical Records + Previous experience in gastroenterology or a related specialty (preferred) + Bilingual in Spanish (preferred) Work Environment: You’ll be part of a close-knit team in a family-like atmosphere with strong peer support and approachable leadership. The clinic promotes work-life balance through flexible scheduling and encourages staff to contribute ideas that enhance patient care and outcomes. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Phoenix,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.