Role Description
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.
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Managing inbound calls from and outbound calls to patients, providers, and healthcare insurance companies regarding inquiries, appointments, and data verification;
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Maintaining great phone etiquette;
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Obtaining medical history by navigating through different Electronic Medical Records systems (EMRs) such as Cerner, Epic, AthenaNet/AthenaHealth, and NextGen;
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Verifying healthcare insurance coverage and eligibility;
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Providing administrative support that includes:
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Data entry;
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Appointment scheduling;
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Email management;
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Record management;
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Time-keeping;
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Taking charge of health promotion, explanation of care plans, admissions, new patient intake, and front-desk triage;
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Establishing a professional relationship with medical professionals and patients by acting as a primary liaison between patients and providers;
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Strictly adhering and complying with the HIPAA policy.
Qualifications
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Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
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At least 1-2 years of experience in a medical-related background;
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Familiar with medical terminologies;
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A healthcare-related degree is highly preferred;
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Intermediate skills with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office;
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HIPAA Certification is a plus;
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Strong attention to detail;
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Impartial;
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Highly organized;
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Computer savvy;
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Open to working night shifts.
Requirements
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PRIMARY SYSTEM
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Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher;
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Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB;
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Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura;
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Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature;
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Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output;
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BACK-UP SYSTEM
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OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
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Computer Processor: Intel Core i5-6000 (6th Gen or higher) or AMD Ryzen 5 or higher;
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Computer Memory/RAM: 8.00 GB;
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Computer Operating System: at least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Ventura;
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Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature (Optional);
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OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
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Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours;
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Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient;
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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);
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PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
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DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 100mb/s contracted;
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BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
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Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell);
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RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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PRIMARY SYSTEM
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Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 or higher;
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Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB;
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Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe;
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Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature;
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Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output;
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BACK-UP SYSTEM
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OPTION 1 (BACKUP SYSTEM):
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Computer Processor: Intel Core i7 and i9 Core or Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7 or higher;
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Computer Memory/RAM: 16.00 GB;
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Computer Operating System: At least Windows 11 64-bit or macOS Tahoe;
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Headset: Any USB-type headset with noise-cancelling feature;
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Camera: Capable of a clear and crisp video output;
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OPTION 2 (POWER SUPPLY - UPS):
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Must be capable of powering your work station for at least 3 hours;
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Typically a device with 240Wh or higher will be sufficient;
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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);
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PRIMARY INTERNET CONNECTION
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DSL / Fiber Connection - Minimum of 500mb/s contracted;
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BACK-UP INTERNET CONNECTION
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Minimum of 20mb/s (Cell or wired);
Benefits
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Starting rate is $800 (USD) monthly;
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Employment Type: Independent Contractor;
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Free Training;
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Paid Time Offs;
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HMO Coverage;
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Optical Rewards;
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Performance-Based Increase;
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Permanent Work From Home.