Description
Summary:
Seeking a highly experienced Bilingual Medical Scribe Virtual Assistant to support a busy healthcare practice with medical documentation, patient communication, and administrative tasks.
Highlights:
1. Focus on medical scribing and documentation to reduce workload
2. Opportunity to support patient communication and administrative tasks
3. Work independently within a fast-paced clinical environment
**Job Title: Bilingual Medical Scribe \& Patient Support Virtual Assistant**
**Position Type:** Full\-time
**Work Hours:** 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
**Work Days:** Monday – Friday
**Salary:** $6 – $7 per hour (depending on experience)
**Job Code:** DrEN\-PCT
**Workplace:** Remote
**Preferred Candidate Location:** Latin America
Scope of Work / Responsibilities
Client is seeking a highly experienced Bilingual Medical Scribe Virtual Assistant to support a busy healthcare practice with medical documentation, patient communication, and administrative support.
The primary focus of this role is medical scribing and note documentation, helping reduce the workload on in\-house medical assistants while improving the accuracy and completeness of patient records.
The ideal candidate has strong healthcare experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a fast\-paced clinical environment.
Primary Responsibilities1\. Medical Scribing \& Documentation (Top Priority)* Accurately document patient visits and medical notes
* Assist providers with detailed medical documentation
* Ensure completeness and accuracy of patient records
* Support SOAP note preparation and clinical documentation workflows
* Reduce documentation burden on medical assistants
2\. Phone Support \& Patient Communication* Handle inbound and outbound patient calls professionally
* Assist with patient communication and follow\-up
* Support administrative coordination related to patient care
3\. Patient Triage \& Administrative Support* Assist with patient triage support
* Help route patient concerns appropriately
* Support clinic administrative workflows and documentation tasks
Systems \& Tools Used* Athena Health (EHR/EMR)
* Availity (insurance verification)
**Requirements**
* Extensive medical scribing experience is REQUIRED
* Healthcare industry background required
* Pain management experience preferred
* Bilingual Spanish\-English proficiency required
Required SkillsMedical Scribing \& Documentation* Strong experience with medical documentation workflows
* Familiarity with SOAP note formatting preferred
* Ability to capture complete and accurate patient information
Healthcare Knowledge* Understanding of medical terminology and clinical workflows
* Comfortable supporting patient triage and documentation tasks
Technical Skills* Experience using Athena Health or similar EHR systems
* Familiarity with insurance verification systems like Availity
Communication Skills* Fluent in both Spanish and English
* Professional patient communication skills
* Strong phone etiquette and patient interaction ability
Work Style \& Personality* Detail\-oriented and organized
* Motivated and reliable
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision
* Adaptable and able to integrate into existing workflows quickly
Deal Breakers* No medical scribing experience
* Not bilingual in Spanish and English
* Weak medical documentation skills
* No healthcare industry experience
* Inability to work independently
* Poor attention to detail in patient notes
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 10 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 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, trainings, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.