Medical Virtual Assistant - Registered Nurse

Winning Assistants, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HR & Contractor Support Team

Premium VPN Access

HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training

Performance-Based Incentives

Job summary

Winning Assistants is seeking a Medical Virtual Assistant - Registered Nurse to provide support for a healthcare practice. The role entails submitting prior authorizations, managing referrals, and maintaining patient communications while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Applicants should be RNs or MAs with a solid understanding of medical workflows. Ideal candidates will work remotely and need to be available during business hours with efficient communication skills. Compensation ranges from $6 to $7 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Assistant (MA) with previous clinical experience.
• Experience with prior authorizations and referrals in a healthcare setting.
• HIPAA training and compliance knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Submit and track insurance authorization requests.
• Process and send referrals to specialists.
• Answer incoming patient phone calls professionally.
• Process electronic medication refill requests.
• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare workflows

Insurance authorization processes

Referral processes

Medication refill procedures

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Assistant (MA) credentials

College graduate with healthcare experience

Tools

Proprietary Web-Based EHR

Job description

Job Title: Medical Virtual Assistant - Registered Nurse

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT

Work Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: $6 – $7 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Code: JV-RN

Workplace: Remote

Preferred Candidate Location: Philippines

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Assistant (MA) Virtual Assistant to support a healthcare practice with prior authorizations, referrals, patient communication, medication refills, insurance verification, and administrative coordination. This role requires a candidate with a strong medical background who understands clinical workflows, insurance processes, and patient care coordination. The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating with patients, providers, pharmacies, specialists, and insurance companies while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and HIPAA compliance.

Core Responsibilities

Prior Authorizations (Top Priority)

• Submit, track, and follow up on insurance authorization requests
• Coordinate with insurance companies regarding approvals, denials, and required documentation
• Review authorization requirements and ensure all supporting information is submitted
• Monitor pending authorizations and provide status updates to providers and staff

Referrals Management (Top Priority)

• Process and send referrals to specialists and healthcare facilities
• Coordinate referral documentation and follow-up
• Ensure referrals are completed accurately and timely
• Communicate with specialty offices regarding referral status and scheduling

Phone Support & Patient Communication (Top Priority)

• Answer incoming patient phone calls professionally
• Return patient callbacks and follow-up inquiries
• Assist patients with appointment-related concerns and clinical requests

Medication Refills & Clinical Support

• Process electronic medication refill requests

Scheduling & Patient Coordination

• Schedule and reschedule patient appointments
• Send appointment reminders via phone and text

Insurance Verification & Administrative Support

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits
• Assist with insurance-related inquiries and documentation
• Send and receive required faxes and clinical documents

Software & Systems

• Proprietary Web-Based EHR

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of prior authorizations and referrals
• Reliable availability during business hours
• Efficient turnaround time for insurance and referral requests
• Consistent productivity through time tracking and quality monitoring (One Assistance)

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Assistant (MA)
• Previous healthcare or clinical experience required
• Experience with prior authorizations required
• Experience with referrals and insurance verification required
• Experience handling medication refills preferred
• Previous virtual assistant experience preferred
• HIPAA training and compliance knowledge required

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare workflows
• Experience working in a medical office, clinic, or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of insurance authorization and referral processes
• Understanding of medication refill procedures
• College graduate with extensive healthcare experience

Deal Breakers

• No RN or MA credentials
• No healthcare or clinical experience
• No experience with prior authorizations or referrals
• Inability to work during business hours and respond to urgent requests
• Poor professionalism when interacting with patients or providers
• Unreliable attendance or inconsistent communication

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)
• 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 25 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 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, trainings, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.