Bilingual Administrative Medical Assistant (Behavioral Health)
OPA Behavioral Health – Orlando, FL
Full\-Time \| $19–$22/hour \| In\-Office Position \| Growth Opportunity
About Us
OPA Behavioral Health is a growing private practice with multiple locations across Florida, dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient\-centered psychiatric care. Our team of experienced psychiatrists and clinicians supports individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, with a focus on long\-term wellness and improved quality of life.
Position Overview
We are seeking a professional, reliable, and patient\-focused *Bilingual (English/Spanish)* Administrative Medical Assistant to join our in\-office Orlando team. This is a fully in\-person (non\-remote) position that is essential to our front office operations and plays a key role in creating a positive and seamless patient experience.
This role requires fluency in both English and Spanish to effectively support our diverse patient population.
If you thrive in a fast\-paced healthcare environment, enjoy working with people, and value teamwork and organization, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet, welcome, and check in patients with professionalism and warmth
- Schedule appointments and manage provider calendars efficiently
- Confirm insurance eligibility and benefits verified by the insurance verification department
- Answer, screen, and route incoming calls, emails, and patient inquiries
- Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date patient records in EMR systems
- Scan, upload, and organize medical documentation
- Collect co\-pays and payments; reconcile daily transactions
- Assist with referrals and records requests
- Coordinate with providers to ensure timely completion of documentation
- Take basic vitals (weight, height, blood pressure)
- Provide Spanish/English translation and support for patients as needed
- Maintain front desk organization and office supply inventory
- Support compliance documentation and administrative needs as assigned
- Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or certification in Medical Administration preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical or behavioral health office preferred
- Knowledge of insurance verification, HIPAA compliance, and front office workflows
- Experience with EMR systems (preferred)
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast\-paced environment
- Supportive, team\-oriented work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Meaningful work that directly impacts patient lives
- Stable and expanding organization with multiple locations
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Medical office: 1 year (Required)
- Front desk: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical administrative support: 1 year (Preferred)
- Spanish and English (bilingual) (Preferred)
- Orlando, FL 32809 (Preferred)
Qualifications
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Why Join OPA Behavioral Health?
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If you are passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dedicated behavioral health team, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: $19\.00 \- $22\.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person