Job Title: Medical Front Desk Receptionist
Position type: Part-Time (5 hours per day)
Work hours: Between 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Central Standard Time
Work days: Monday to Thursday
Salary: $5 - $6 per hour, depending on experience
Job code: [JH-TFC]
Workplace: Remote
Preferred Candidate Location: Philippines
About Our Client
Our client is a patient-focused medical practice committed to providing efficient, professional, and compassionate care. The front desk team plays a vital role in ensuring patients feel supported from their very first call, making this position essential to daily clinic operations.
We are looking for a Medical Front Desk Receptionist who is confident on the phone, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within structured scheduling workflows. This is a part-time, remote role ideal for someone with virtual front desk or receptionist experience who excels at call handling, appointment scheduling, and patient communication.
Role Focus
This role is primarily focused on:
- Call handling
- Appointment scheduling
- Outgoing appointment confirmation calls
Top Priorities
Answer incoming phone calls professionally and efficientlySchedule patient appointments accuratelyMake outgoing calls to confirm upcoming appointmentsCore Tasks & ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities
- Answer inbound phone calls from patients
- Schedule appointments following established clinic workflows
- Make outbound calls to confirm patient appointments
Additional Responsibilities
- Enter and update patient information in the EHR
- Verify and check patient details for accuracy
- Assist with insurance verification (optional, based on capacity)
- Assist with prior authorizations (optional, based on capacity)
Note: This role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to represent the clinic professionally at all times.
Required Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a virtual receptionist or medical front desk professional
- Strong phone communication skills with a professional, friendly demeanor
- Comfortable working with structured scheduling systems and workflows
- Clear and fluent English communication skills (spoken and written)
- Reliable, organized, and responsive during work hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using CareTracker EHR
- Familiarity with the UMA phone system
Nice-to-Have (Not Mandatory)
- Insurance verification experience
- Prior authorization experience
Basic requirements
- Must have relevant work experience
- Be able to submit an NBI clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding [mandatory]
- Must be available for video meetings with your camera on (when needed)
Technical requirements
- Device: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
- Internet: High-speed connection (minimum 10 Mbps).
- Audio: Noise-canceling headset.
- Video: Webcam for virtual meetings.
- Workspace: Quiet, professional environment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Client-Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.
- 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.
- Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.
- 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.