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Patient Admin Specialist

Skill
$35.81 - $38.96 / hr
sick time
United States, California, Newark
Sep 22, 2026
Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$35.81-38.96 Hourly


Start Date:

Oct 4, 2026

Duration:

6 months

Aquent is partnering with a leading healthcare organization renowned for its commitment to exceptional patient care and innovative clinical environments. This organization is at the forefront of medical excellence, dedicated to improving lives through timely, coordinated, and compassionate healthcare services.

Are you ready to be the cornerstone of a seamless patient experience? We are seeking a highly organized and empathetic individual to step into a pivotal administrative support role where your skills will directly empower healthcare providers and enhance patient well-being. This is an extraordinary opportunity to make a tangible difference, ensuring every patient interaction is smooth, supportive, and reflective of our commitment to outstanding care. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting clinical staff, allowing them to focus on delivering outstanding healthcare, and ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and success of patient care.

About the Opportunity

Step into a pivotal administrative support role where your organizational skills and patient-first approach will shine. You will be at the forefront of patient interaction, ensuring a seamless experience from initial contact through their care journey. This role is crucial in coordinating new patient intake, managing critical scheduling, and providing essential administrative support that empowers clinical staff to focus on what they do best - delivering outstanding healthcare. You will play a vital part in enhancing patient well-being and supporting the dedicated medical teams, making a direct and meaningful impact on patient care and the efficiency of clinical operations.

What You'll Do



  • Serve as the primary point of contact at the front desk, greeting and welcoming patients, and assisting with inquiries regarding appointments, payments, and schedules.
  • Manage multi-line phone systems, screening and routing calls efficiently, and taking accurate messages for clinical staff and physicians.
  • Ensure all necessary verifications and authorizations are complete before patients see their providers, maintaining compliance and efficiency.
  • Act as a vital link between patients and providers, offering support and information using established reference documents and tools.
  • Collaborate closely with providers to understand their scheduling preferences and respond effectively to urgent patient needs.
  • Perform diverse administrative tasks, including maintaining information and paging directory databases, and processing various internal forms.
  • Leverage the full functionality of telephone systems and electronic medical records systems to execute daily tasks with precision.
  • Uphold and exceed organizational and departmental service standards, contributing to a positive patient and staff experience.
  • Address non-clinical patient inquiries and messages, escalating complex issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Oversee the management and distribution of faxes, mail, and the organized filing of clinic-specific documentation.


Must-Have Qualifications



  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Solid understanding of medical terminology.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and software relevant to administrative functions.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service, solve problems efficiently, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Familiarity with Windows-based office software, computer operations, and operating systems.
  • A calm and composed demeanor, especially in stressful situations.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Not require sponsorship of any kind for the duration of the assignment.
  • Be able to work on a W-2 basis. C2C or 1099 is not permitted for this position.


About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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