Medical Support Assistant
Spectrum Healthcare ResourcesAbout the role
Job Description
Medical Support Assistant
NIH Clinical Center | Bethesda, MDFull-Time | On-Site
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is proud to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Medical Support Assistant to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) at the world‑renowned NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
This is not a typical front-desk role.
As a Medical Support Assistant, you are the first human connection for patients who travel from across the nation—and around the world—to receive care available nowhere else. Your work directly supports groundbreaking medical research and provides comfort, clarity, and dignity to patients and families at pivotal moments in their lives.
If you are compassionate, detail‑oriented, and thrive in a fast‑paced healthcare environment with real purpose, this role offers a career that truly matters.
Position Overview
The Patient Support Services Department (PSSD) serves as the front line of the NIH Clinical Center, delivering exceptional customer service, patient registration, appointment coordination, and travel support.
As a Medical Support Assistant, you will act as a trusted guide for patients and families navigating complex clinical research visits—ensuring accurate registration, smooth scheduling, clear communication, and a welcoming experience at every interaction. This is a long‑term, full‑time position in a nationally respected healthcare environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as the Face of NIH Clinical Center
- Manage Scheduling & Patient Flow
- Support Admissions & Patient Travel
- Provide Essential Clinical & Administrative Support
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong clerical and administrative skills (scheduling, data entry, records management)
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to remain calm in high‑volume, patient‑facing environments
- Effective written and verbal communication in English
Preferred:Experience in a healthcare, clinical, or medical office environment.
Why Spectrum Healthcare Resources?
At Spectrum Healthcare Resources, we place people where their work makes a difference. Supporting the NIH means being part of a mission larger than yourself—advancing medical discovery while delivering compassionate care to patients who rely on it.
If you’re ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply today.
For More Information Contact:
Laura Hatcher
314-744-4156
Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
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Location : Location
US-MD-BethesdaRecruiter : Full Name: First Last
Laura HatcherDirect phone number
3147444156Recruiter : Email
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