Bilingual Medical Assistant — Front Desk & Clinical Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Holiday pay

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for a busy clinic in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role blends clinical support with front desk duties, EMR data entry, and patient follow-up to ensure efficient, compassionate care. The candidate should have 1+ year of medical assisting experience, a valid diploma/certification, and proficiency with EMR systems such as Athena, focusing on patient service and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of medical assisting or related medical support experience.
• Medical assisting diploma or certification; or 1+ year experience.
• Proficient with EMR systems (Athena).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
• Experience with medical record management and patient data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient follow-ups, scheduling and confirmations.
• Enter accurate patient updates and medical information into EMR.
• Answer inbound calls professionally and route as needed.
• Order labs per provider instructions and clinic protocols.
• Relay lab results to patients and providers clearly and promptly.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and reminders.
• Support clinical staff with routine medical assisting tasks.
• Provide front desk coverage and patient check-in/out.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to clinic policies and protect patient information.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Scheduling

Front desk support

Medical terminology

EMR data entry

Lab coordination

Patient follow-up

Customer service

Confidentiality

BLS knowledge

Health insurance processes

Education

High School Diploma

Medical assisting diploma/certification

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Medical Assistant for a busy clinic in St. Petersburg, FL.

The role blends clinical support with front desk duties, EMR data entry, and patient follow-up to ensure efficient, compassionate care. The candidate should have 1+ year of medical assisting experience, a valid diploma/certification, and proficiency with EMR systems such as Athena, focusing on patient service and confidentiality.