Actalent is Hiring a Medical Assistant!! Job DescriptionThe Medical Assistant supports a busy clinical practice by providing high-quality patient care, managing follow-up activities, and performing a variety of administrative and clinical tasks. This role focuses on patient communication, accurate data entry, coordination of lab orders and results, and efficient use of electronic medical records to ensure a smooth and positive experience for every patient.Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate and professional patient care in a clinic setting, supporting both clinical and front desk activities as needed.
- Perform follow-up tasks, including scheduling and confirming patient follow-up appointments and documenting outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Update patient information accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR), ensuring all data entry is complete, timely, and compliant with clinic standards.
- Answer inbound phone calls, respond to patient inquiries, and route calls appropriately to clinical or administrative staff.
- Order laboratory tests as directed, ensuring accuracy in lab requests and adherence to clinic protocols.
- Relay lab results to patients and providers in a clear, professional, and timely manner, following established communication and documentation procedures.
- Schedule appointments and follow-up visits, maintaining an organized and efficient appointment calendar.
- Use EMR systems, specifically Athena, to document patient interactions, clinical notes, and administrative updates.
- Support clinical staff with routine medical assisting tasks and general clinical support as needed.
- Apply medical terminology appropriately when communicating with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with other clinic staff to deliver excellent customer service and a positive patient experience.
- Assist with front desk duties, including patient check-in, insurance-related tasks, and general reception responsibilities.
- Adhere to healthcare regulations, clinic policies, and best practices for patient confidentiality and safety.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of experience in medical assisting or a closely related medical support role.
- Medical assisting diploma or certification, or 1+ years of medical assistant experience preferred.
- High school diploma is required.
- Hands-on medical experience in a clinic or healthcare setting.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically Athena.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare documentation practices.
- Experience with medical records management and electronic health records.
- Ability to schedule appointments and follow-ups efficiently and accurately.
- Comfort with ordering labs and processing lab-related documentation.
- Ability to answer and manage high volumes of inbound phone calls in a professional manner.
- Clinical support skills in a medical assisting environment.
- Customer service skills tailored to healthcare and patient-facing interactions.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge or training.
- Understanding of insurance-related processes in a clinical setting.
Work EnvironmentThis role is fully onsite in a clinic environment, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves regular interaction with patients, clinical staff, and administrative personnel, with frequent use of EMR systems such as Athena and other electronic medical record tools. The clinic promotes a supportive and engaging culture, offering medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, and holiday pay. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pinellas Park, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pinellas Park, FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pinellas Park,FL.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.
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