Bilingual Patient Intake – Front Desk Coordinator

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Bilingual virtual assistant coordinating patient intake, scheduling, referrals, and front-desk operations. Supporting a pain-management practice serving English- and Spanish-speaking patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Answer incoming patient calls and make outbound calls as needed
  • Communicate professionally with patients in English and Spanish
  • Schedule, reschedule, and confirm patient appointments
  • Conduct new patient intake
  • Collect and accurately document patient demographics, contact information, insurance information, and other required intake documentation
  • Assist patients with general questions and direct inquiries appropriately
  • Manage and coordinate patient referrals
  • Handle patient forms and routine front desk documentation
  • Follow up with patients regarding appointments, referrals, missing information, forms, and administrative needs
  • Maintain accurate and organized patient information in the Athena EHR/EMR system
  • Support ongoing patients with routine front desk and administrative needs
  • Follow established workflows, procedures, and confidentiality standards when handling sensitive patient information
  • Coordinate with the in-house team to route patient concerns and administrative needs appropriately
  • Provide reliable administrative support to maintain an efficient and positive patient experience

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working in a medical office, healthcare practice, or medical virtual assistant environment is strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, referrals, patient communication, and general medical front desk support is highly preferred
  • Experience conducting new patient intake and collecting patient demographics and insurance information is preferred
  • Previous experience in pain management is not required; training will be provided
  • Experience with Athena/Athenahealth EHR/EMR is an advantage but not required; training will be provided
  • Previous virtual assistant experience is preferred but not mandatory if the candidate has strong relevant medical office/front desk experience
  • No medical degree, nursing degree, or active medical license is required
  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Must speak English and Spanish clearly and confidently when communicating with patients over the phone
  • Must have strong written English communication skills
  • Must demonstrate a professional, patient-friendly, and compassionate communication style
  • Must be comfortable handling a high level of direct patient interaction throughout the workday
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail when documenting patient information, appointments, referrals, and intake details
  • Ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities while maintaining accuracy
  • Comfortable making and receiving patient phone calls throughout the day
  • Able to follow established SOPs and practice workflows
  • Reliable, professional, and able to work independently in a remote environment
  • Comfortable learning new healthcare systems and workflows
  • Able to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive healthcare information professionally
  • Must submit an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding
  • Must be available for video meetings with the camera on when needed
  • Must consistently work the required U.S. Central Time schedule
  • Reliable laptop or desktop computer
  • Stable high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps
  • Noise-canceling headset
  • Working webcam for virtual meetings
  • Quiet and professional work environment

Benefits:

  • Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team
  • Premium VPN Access (Optional)
  • HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided)
  • Top 1% VA Performance Training
  • Client-Approved U.S. Holidays
  • Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off
  • Access to Tools & Resources
  • Optional Performance-Based Incentives
  • Bonuses, incentives, or increased hours may be offered based on performance