Bi-Lingual Medical Assistant

Actalent; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Vietnamese-speaking Medical Assistant to support a healthcare project in St. Petersburg, FL. This contract-to-hire role focuses on patient testing, clinical outreach, and high-quality patient care.

Ideal candidates are fluent in Vietnamese and English, with medical assistance experience and EMR proficiency. Onsite work and competitive hourly pay apply, with benefits and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Vietnamese and English, written and spoken.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience in clinics or healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Explain testing procedures to Vietnamese-speaking patients and answer questions.
• Assist with patient intake, registration, and documentation.
• Conduct and support healthcare testing and screening activities per protocols.
• Record and maintain accurate patient information and test results.
• Coordinate patient flow and testing appointments.
• Educate patients on testing requirements and follow-up steps.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and organizational policies.
• Perform additional administrative and clinical duties as assigned.

Skills

Vietnamese-English bilingual

Patient interaction

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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 benefitsEmployee 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.

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.

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