Medical Office Assistant

Job Title: Medical Office Assistant Job Description As a Medical Office Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the patient check-in process, updating and maintaining patient personal and insurance information, handling a multi-line phone system, managing medical records, and collecting co-pays and cash payments. Responsibilities

- Perform opening and closing clinic duties.
- Greet patients, check them in for appointments, and verify their insurance.
- Scan documents into the electronic health record.
- Maintain the tidiness of the waiting area and reception counter throughout the day.
- Check schedules for added, canceled, and no-show appointments.
- Schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
- Respond to designated tasks in the electronic health record.
- Order clinic office supplies.
- Sell and track cosmetic products.
- Distribute mail.
- Prepare for next day scheduled appointments.

Essential Skills

- 1-2 years of recent medical office experience.
- Experience in healthcare and customer service.
- Proficiency in basic computer functions.
- Ability to learn new software quickly.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Typing ability of a minimum of 40 wpm is preferred.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.
- Capability to work well both individually and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Ability to respond positively to constructive feedback and direction from supervisors.
- Professional appearance and manner at all times.
- Friendly, cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor.
- Compassionate and caring in dealing with others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Work Environment The work environment is a great office setting with team bonding activities and employee discounts. The working hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, with a very rare extension to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. The dress code requires wearing all black attire.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA. About Actalent

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