Remote Medical Scheduling Assistant

Derick Dermatology Pllc; Mississippi; Remote; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Derick Dermatology Pllc is seeking a remote Scheduling Assistant to join our Mississippi-based team. You will support scheduling workflows, manage patient inquiries, and help maintain accurate records in a virtual environment.

This full-time role requires strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently while ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; healthcare-specific training preferred but not required.
• Friendly, polite, and professional.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Empathy and a caring attitude towards patients.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and related regulations.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a quiet, private workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assists with Scheduling & Contact Center activities.
• Answers inbound calls to schedule appointments for new or existing patients at all locations.
• Collects and documents patient medical history into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Other duties as assigned and subject to change as requirements evolve.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Privacy/compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare-related training (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Derick Dermatology Pllc is seeking a remote Scheduling Assistant to join our Mississippi-based team. You will support scheduling workflows, manage patient inquiries, and help maintain accurate records in a virtual environment.

This full-time role requires strong communication, empathy, and the ability to work independently while ensuring HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional patient care.