Role Description
This is a remote position. HelpSquad is seeking experienced Healthcare Virtual Assistants to support U.S.-based behavioral health, mental health, psychiatry, and therapy practices. We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented professionals with hands-on healthcare experience who can help practices manage daily administrative and patient support operations.
Depending on your experience and the needs of the practice, responsibilities may include:
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Front Desk and Patient Coordination: Handle incoming calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, manage patient inquiries, coordinate intake, and conduct follow-ups.
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Insurance Verification and Prior Authorizations: Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits, submit prior authorization requests, and follow up on pending approvals.
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Medical Billing and Claims: Submit insurance claims, monitor claim status, follow up on unpaid or denied claims, and assist with accounts receivable.
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Documentation and Records Management: Maintain accurate patient records, assist with clinical documentation, support medical scribing, and manage electronic health records.
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Patient Outreach: Contact former or prospective patients, support patient re-engagement, and assist with appointment setting and follow-up.
Qualifications
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Hands-on experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, mental health, psychiatry, or a related medical setting.
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Experience with relevant healthcare workflows, depending on the position.
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Familiarity with EHR and practice management systems such as SimplePractice, ICANotes, TherapyNotes, Tebra, or similar platforms.
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Experience using insurance portals, phone systems, and other healthcare administrative tools is an advantage.
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Strong written and spoken English, with a warm, professional communication style for patient-facing roles.
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Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow established workflows.
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Ability to handle confidential patient information responsibly and follow privacy requirements.
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Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
Benefits
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Competitive hourly rate
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On-time payments, every time
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Payments processed via Wise
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Direct client training provided β you are never thrown in blind
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Dedicated Account Manager as your point of contact
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Stable, long-term placement with a growing U.S.-based company
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Exposure to a wide range of modern SaaS platforms
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Potential for increased responsibilities as the company scales
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Tenure recognition for long-term team members
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Clear escalation paths β you always know who to go to
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100% remote β work from home
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U.S.-based company with structured operations
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Stable, long-term account placements (not gig-style work)
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Supportive team culture across all accounts
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Build your U.S. industry experience
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Exposure to multiple practice types and platforms
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Potential for increased hours or additional accounts based on performance
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Strengthen your resume with verified, legitimate U.S. client experience
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Tenure recognition for long-term team members
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We value loyalty and recognize those who grow with us
Company Description