Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing vital support in patient care, managing medical records, and facilitating communication between the healthcare team and patients. Candidate must be bilingual in English AND Vietnamese.Responsibilities:Perform follow-ups with patients and ensure accurate data entry of patient updates.Answer inbound phone calls and provide excellent customer service.Order and relay lab results efficiently.Schedule follow-up appointments and manage appointment calendars.Support clinical staff with patient care and other medical assisting duties.Essential Skills:At least 1 year of experience in Medical Assisting.Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), particularly Athena.Strong understanding of medical terminology and patient care procedures.Excellent communication skills and customer service experience.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Medical Assisting diploma or certification preferred but not required.High School Diploma required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a plus.Experience with front desk operations and insurance processing is advantageous.Work Environment:The position is based onsite at a clinic, working Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Holiday Pay for 6 paid holidays. Upon permanent hire, employees receive 9 paid holidays and 15 days of PTO. Exceptional performance can lead to pay raises and additional PTO rewards. We foster a community-oriented environment with frequent team dinners, lunches, and parties to celebrate our employees.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)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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.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 process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.