Administrative Assistant/lab Support

Administrative Assistant / Lab Support – 13-Week Contract

Location: Palo Alto, CA Schedule: 2:30pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday (2 - 3 week training, 7:30am to 4pm) Duration: 13-Week Contract (with potential for permanent placement!)

What You'll Be Doing

In this hybrid administrative and lab support role, you will be the crucial link between patients, staff, and systems — ensuring every registration and record is accurate, timely, and handled with care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Registering patients according to EMTALA, HIPAA, and internal protocols
• Verifying and entering insurance, demographic, and eligibility information
• Collecting co-pays, deductibles, and necessary legal signatures
• Scanning documentation into the Electronic Document Management (EDM) system
• Preparing wristbands, face sheets, and admission materials for clinical staff
• Coordinating with EMS, nursing, and law enforcement for timely processing
• Providing top-tier customer service to patients, families, and staff
• Supporting lab functions and performing accurate data entry
• Monitoring equipment functionality and assisting with downtime procedures
• Maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach in high-pressure situations

What You Bring

Education: High school diploma required. Associate degree and/or bilingual skills preferred.

Skills & Experience:

• Typing speed of 30+ wpm
• Proficiency using multiple computer systems
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Clear, professional communication — both verbal and written
• Previous experience in lab support, registration, or high-volume administrative work a plus
• Comfort working at both seated and standing workstations
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mentality
• Flexible availability for training and scheduling

Pay range for this opportunity: $27.50 - $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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