Bi-Lingual Medical Assistant

Vietnamese-Speaking Medical Assistant

Project-Based Opportunity

Actalent is seeking a Vietnamese-speaking Medical Assistant to support a healthcare project focused on conducting patient testing and assisting with clinical outreach activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with patients, ensuring a positive experience, and helping facilitate important healthcare screenings and testing initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with Vietnamese-speaking patients and families to explain testing procedures and answer questions.
• Assist with patient intake, registration, and documentation.
• Conduct and support various healthcare testing and screening activities according to established protocols.
• Record and maintain accurate patient information and test results.
• Coordinate patient flow and ensure testing appointments run efficiently.
• Educate patients on testing requirements, follow-up appointments, and next steps.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and project teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Perform other administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Vietnamese and English (spoken and written).
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinic, physician office, community health, or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working directly with diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting health screenings, community outreach programs, or testing initiatives.
• Experience obtaining vital signs, documenting patient information, and coordinating patient care.

Why Join This Project?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact in the local community.
• Meaningful patient interaction and advocacy.
• Collaborative healthcare environment.
• Competitive compensation and potential for future opportunities.
• If interested, there are long-term opportunities after the project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Petersburg, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Petersburg, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.