Bilingual Medical Virtual Assistant (Spanish-English)

Job Title: Medical Virtual Assistant (Spanish-English Bilingual) – Front Desk & Administrative Support

Position Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EDT)

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Salary: $6 – $8 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Code: [I-EPP]

Workplace: Remote

Scope of Work / Responsibilities

Our client is a U.S.-based healthcare practice that provides physical therapy services, focused on delivering patient-centered care and a smooth, professional front-desk experience. The Medical Virtual Assistant will support daily administrative and front-desk operations while serving as a key point of contact for patients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Greeting patients virtually and assisting with the check-in process. Conducting face-to-face patient interactions via tablet during check-in

• Collecting patient co-pays and deductibles and confirming patient details

• Answering inbound phone calls and responding to patient inquiries

• Scheduling, confirming, and managing patient appointments accurately

• Performing patient communication and follow-ups

• Supporting patient care coordination through remote administrative tasks

• Completing back-end administrative support as needed

• Entering and maintaining accurate patient data in the patient management system

• Using EMR/EHR systems (WebPT experience preferred)

• Remaining present in a virtual video conference room with camera on for the entire shift to support real-time collaboration

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in medical administration, healthcare support, or a healthcare front desk role (including virtual assistant experience)

• Prior and strong experience in handling patient scheduling and inbound calls in a healthcare setting.

• Proven experience collecting patient co-pays and deductibles, including discussing payments professionally and in a patient-friendly manner

• Comfortable using EMR/EHR systems (experience with WebPT is an advantage)

• Strong fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and empathetically with patients in both languages

• Must be confident being on camera and engaging patients in real time.Confident in tablet-based, patient-facing virtual interactions

• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Proficiency in WebPT and Optimum is a plus

Basic Requirements

• Must be proficient in speaking and writing English very clearly

• Must have relevant work experience

• Be able to submit an NBI clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding [mandatory]

Technical Requirements

• Device: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.

• Internet: High-speed connection (minimum 15 Mbps).

• Audio: Noise-canceling headset.

• Video: Webcam for virtual meetings.

• Workspace: Quiet, professional environment.

Benefits

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Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.

• Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.

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HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.

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Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top-performing VA and increase long-term client retention.

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Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.

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Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.

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Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.

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Optional Performance-Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.

These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.

Originally posted on Himalayas