Virtual Administrative Assistant
Job Description
This is a full-time remote position (40 hours per week) providing comprehensive administrative and executive support to a busy outpatient mental health practice. The successful candidate will function as the clinic's front-line operational hub - managing communications, coordinating schedules, and supporting growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is independent, reliable, and motivated to build a long-term career within a mission-driven healthcare organization.
Key Responsibilities Patient Communication and Front-Desk Functions- Answer incoming phone calls and respond to emails promptly
- Provide clear, respectful information to current and prospective patients
- Ensure no calls or inquiries go unanswered
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
- Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments
- Maintain accurate provider calendars
- Coordinate patient intake processes
- Help optimize scheduling efficiency to reduce gaps and wait times
- Assist with insurance paneling processes (preferred skill)
- Support verification and administrative documentation tasks
- Maintain organized digital records
- Conduct outreach to hospitals, agencies, and referral partners
- Help maintain relationships that support patient referrals
- Assist with tracking outreach activities
- Identify workflow gaps and proactively suggest improvements
- Support administrative projects as the clinic expands
- Assist leadership with day-to-day operational needs
- Highly independent and able to work without constant supervision
- Empathetic, patient, and respectful with diverse populations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable handling sensitive healthcare information
- Reliable with strong time-management skills
- Interested in a long-term role with growth potential
- Experience in healthcare administration or mental health settings
- Familiarity with insurance processes or paneling
- Prior virtual assistant or remote administrative experience
Salary: $1,000 - $1,800 a month
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Must be available during clinic operating hours, including late afternoons/evenings (clinic open until 7:00 PM local time)
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