Front Office Medical Assistant

Front Office Medical AssistantWe are seeking a front office medical assistant to join a fast-paced oncology center. The ideal candidate will be experienced in front desk operations within a healthcare setting and well-versed in medical terminology. This role involves answering phones, charting, verifying insurance, and scheduling patients. The successful candidate will need to quickly adapt and perform tasks independently without requiring repeated instructions.ResponsibilitiesAnswering phones and providing excellent customer service.Charting patient information accurately.Verifying insurance details for patients.Scheduling patient appointments efficiently.Providing administrative support as needed.Educating patients about procedures and care.Taking and recording blood pressure readings.Performing EKGs and other clinical tasks as required.Essential SkillsExperience in medical assisting and triage.Knowledge of patient care and clinical procedures.Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic health records.Strong customer service skills.Ability to multitask effectively.At least 1 year of experience in customer service within a healthcare setting.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in administrative support within a healthcare setting.Long-term career goals in the healthcare industry.Work EnvironmentThe work schedule is from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The role offers exposure to patient care interactions and the opportunity to develop a deep level of empathy working with cancer patients.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Clearwater, FL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2025.About ActalentActalent 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.