Back Office Medical Assistant

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

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Medical Assistant – Santa Barbara We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Medical Assistant to join a supportive, team?oriented healthcare practice in Santa Barbara. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys helping patients feel comfortable, keeping the clinic running smoothly, and working in a positive, collaborative environment. What You’ll Do Support providers during patient exams and basic clinical procedures Take vitals, record patient information, and assist with rooming patients Perform routine clinical tasks such as preparing exam rooms and maintaining equipment Help with front?office needs including scheduling, patient check?in, and answering phones Deliver excellent patient care and help ensure a smooth, welcoming visit for every patient What We’re Looking For Bilingual (English/Spanish required) Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred but not required BLS certification preferred A team player with strong communication skills and a positive attitude Someone dependable, organized, and eager to learn Why You’ll Love Working Here Supportive, team?oriented environment Opportunity to grow your skills and gain hands?on experience A practice that truly values kindness, collaboration, and great patient care Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Santa Barbara,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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.

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