Medical Assistant

Talentify; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

6–9 paid holidays + 15 days PTO after

PTO tokens and performance raises

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our onsite clinic in Lakeland, FL. The role supports clinical operations, updates patient records, answers patient inquiries, orders labs, and schedules follow-ups while delivering excellent front-desk service.

Requirements include a Medical Assisting diploma or certificate and at least 1 year of MA experience, with EMR proficiency (Athena) and strong medical terminology knowledge. Excellent customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical assistant experience or clinical support background.
• Proficiency with EMR systems, preferably Athena.
• Strong patient-care and customer-service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and front-desk operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-ups and update patient records through data entry.
• Answer inbound phone calls and manage patient inquiries.
• Order labs and relay lab results to patients and healthcare providers.
• Schedule follow-up appointments efficiently.
• Provide clinical support and assist in patient care.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Customer service

Front desk operations

Medical terminology

Education

Medical Assisting diploma/certification

High School Diploma

BLS certification

Knowledge of health insurance processes

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Open — Talentify has a posting for this job. Posted 2 Nov 2026.

About this job

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join our team. This role involves providing essential clinical support, managing patient updates, and ensuring smooth operations within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-ups and update patient records through data entry.
• Answer inbound phone calls and manage patient inquiries.
• Order labs and relay lab results to patients and healthcare providers.
• Schedule follow-up appointments efficiently.
• Provide clinical support and assist in patient care.
• Medical experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) with at least 1 year of experience.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, particularly Athena.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and patient care.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to handle front desk operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Medical Assisting diploma or certification is preferred.
• Experience in appointment scheduling, clinical support, and ordering labs.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health insurance processes.

The position is based onsite at a clinic, working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. Employees enjoy 6 paid holidays, with an increase to 9 paid holidays and 15 days of PTO upon permanent employment. Performance-based pay raises and PTO tokens are also available. The workplace culture is vibrant, with regular employee dinners, lunches, and parties.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Lakeland,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.

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 [e-mail] 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Medical Assistants, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Medical Assistants in Florida was 21.00 USD per hour (43,680 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 18.19–22.50 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025