Medical Assistant – Orthopedic Clinic Location: DTWN PHX Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic practice, which operates across two locations in Glendale and Downtown Phoenix. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a dynamic clinical environment, a collaborative team of 14 medical assistants, and a consistent weekday schedule. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both front and back office duties and supporting orthopedic care, including casting and splinting. Key Responsibilities: + Provide basic patient care and assist with treatments + Obtain and document vital signs and chief complaints + Alert physicians to any patient concerns or abnormalities + Gather patient history and support clinical staff during exams + Prepare exam and procedure rooms, including instruments for minor procedures + Collect lab specimens and complete requisitions accurately + Function independently as a Medical Assistant II, coordinating MA workflow + Obtain referral authorizations in smaller clinic settings + Perform front desk duties including registration, check-in, and scheduling Essential Skills: + Medical assisting and patient intake + Electronic Health Record (EHR) management + Casting and splinting experience + Experience with EMRs and patient scheduling systems Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED + Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or U.S. Armed Forces medical services training + MA diploma (certification/registration preferred but not required) + Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experience + At least 1 year of casting/splinting experience + American Heart Association BLS certification + Proficiency with computer systems for patient check-in and scheduling Work Environment: This role is based in an orthopedic clinic with a strong team culture and supportive leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 AM. You’ll work three days per week at the Westgate campus in Glendale and two days at the St. Joe's campus in Downtown Phoenix. Monday through Thursday shifts may vary between 8–9 hours depending on physician schedules, and Friday shifts are either 7:30 AM–1 PM or 11:30 AM–5 PM. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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.