Role Description
We are seeking a highly professional, reliable, and patient-focused Female Bilingual Medical Receptionist / Front Desk Virtual Assistant to support a busy Women's Health medical practice with two locations. The ideal candidate will serve as an extension of the practice's front-desk team, handling a high volume of incoming patient calls, scheduling appointments, updating patient information, and ensuring patients receive timely and professional assistance. This is a fast-paced, patient-facing role that requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
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Answer a high volume of inbound patient calls across multiple practice locations.
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Help prevent missed calls and ensure patients receive timely assistance.
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Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and manage patient appointments.
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Respond to routine patient questions professionally and accurately.
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Enter and update patient information in the practice's EMR system.
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Maintain accurate patient charts and appointment information.
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Use Nextiva to manage incoming and outgoing practice calls.
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Make outbound calls to patients when needed.
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Coordinate with the existing front-desk team through Google Chat.
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Learn and follow the practice's Women's Health workflows, appointment types, and internal abbreviations.
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Provide a professional, friendly, and patient-centered front-desk experience.
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Support daily administrative workflows while maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
Qualifications
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Female and comfortable supporting a Women's Health practice.
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Highly organized and detail-oriented.
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Comfortable managing a busy phone queue.
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Friendly, professional, and confident when speaking with patients.
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Able to remain calm and efficient in a high-volume environment.
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Proactive about following up and preventing missed patient communication.
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A strong team player who can coordinate effectively with an existing front-desk team.
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Quick to learn new workflows, appointment types, and medical systems.
Requirements
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Female candidate required based on the client's specific staffing preference for this role.
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Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
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Strong English communication skills with a clear, professional, and neutral/American-sounding accent.
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Previous experience as a Medical Receptionist, Medical Front Desk Coordinator, Healthcare Virtual Assistant, or similar patient-facing administrative role.
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Comfortable handling a high volume of inbound calls in a fast-paced medical environment.
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Strong appointment scheduling and patient communication experience.
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Experience entering and updating patient information in an EMR/EHR system.
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Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time-management skills.
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Professional, friendly, and patient-focused communication style.
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Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with a team through online communication tools.
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Reliable internet connection and a professional remote work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on experience with ModMed (Modernizing Medicine).
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Previous experience using Nextiva or similar VoIP/phone systems.
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Experience supporting a Women's Health, OB/GYN, or related medical practice.
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Familiarity with medical terminology and Women's Health appointment workflows.
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Experience working with multiple practice locations or high-volume medical offices.
Benefits
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This is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting rate negotiable depending on skillset and experience.
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The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, EST.