Medical Virtual Assistant

About this role

A medical virtual assistant works closely with medical professionals or health insurance companies to ensure that the best interests of the healthcare provider, patient, and medical establishment are met.

TASKS:
Managing inbound calls from and outbound calls to patients, providers, and healthcare insurance companies regarding inquiries, appointments, and data verification;
Maintaining great phone etiquette
Obtaining medical history by navigating through different Electronic Medical Records systems (EMRs) such as – Cerner, Epic, AthenaNet/AthenaHealth, and, NextGen
Verifying healthcare insurance coverage and eligibility
Providing administrative support that includes: a) data entry. b) appointment scheduling, c) email management, d) record management, e) and time-keeping
Taking charge of health promotion, explanation of care plans, admissions, new patient intake, and front-desk triage
Establishing a professional relationship with medical professionals and patients by acting as a primary liaison between patients and providers
Strictly adhering and complying with the HIPAA policy
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills
At least 1-2 years of experience in a medical-related background
Familiar with medical terminologies
A healthcare-related degree is highly preferred
Intermediate skills with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
HIPAA Certification is a plus
Strong attention to detail
Impartial
Highly organized
Computer savvy
Open to working night shifts

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
PRIMARY SYSTEM
Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB
Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura
Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
BACK-UP SYSTEM
OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB
Computer Operating System: at least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura
Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature (Optional)
OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours
Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient
Must be capable of accepting all the plugs required to maintain the primary device and work environment (device, monitor, modem, cell phone if using as internet backup)
PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 100mb/s contracted
BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell)

RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PRIMARY SYSTEM
Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 or higher
Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB
Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe
Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
BACK-UP SYSTEM
OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 or higher
Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB
Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe
Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature
Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output
OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours
Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient
Must be capable of accepting all the plugs required to maintain the primary device and work environment (device, monitor, modem, cell phone if using as internet backup)
PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 500mb/s contracted
BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell or wired)
Benefits
RATE AND REWARDS:
Starting rate is $800 (USD) monthly
Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Free Training
Paid Time Offs
HMO Coverage
Optical Rewards
Performance-Based Increase
Permanent Work From Home