Remote Medical VA (Bilingual) - Work from LATAM — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is remote but not async-friendly. You must be online with your camera on from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT, Monday through Friday — that's a fixed 9-hour window with no schedule flexibility. For nomads, this is a critical constraint: you need to be in a timezone that aligns comfortably with EDT (UTC-4).
Timezone compatibility: The EDT window works naturally for residents of Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, and El Salvador — all listed as target countries. If you're based elsewhere, locations like Lisbon (UTC+1) would require working 2:00–11:00 PM, which is manageable. Bangkok (UTC+7) would mean a 7:00 PM–4:00 AM shift — impractical. Medellín, Colombia (UTC-5) aligns almost perfectly, requiring only a 7:00 AM–4:00 PM local schedule.
Salary context: At $6–$8/hour (~$960–$1,280/month full-time), this is livable in Medellín (~$800–$1,200/month budget) or some parts of Mexico City, but tight. It would not cover a comfortable lifestyle in Lisbon (~$1,500–$2,000/month).
- Camera-on requirement means you need a stable, well-lit workspace — not a café or co-working space with background noise.
- No travel perks, equipment stipend, or coworking allowance are mentioned.
- Minimum 15 Mbps internet is required — achievable in most urban nomad hubs.
Best suited for location-independent workers already based in LATAM who want stable USD income without relocating.
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
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:
- 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
- Must 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:
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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