Healthcare Virtual Assistant – Behavioral Health

This is a remote position.

HelpSquad is seeking experienced Healthcare Virtual Assistants to support U.S.-based behavioral health, mental health, psychiatry, and therapy practices. We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented professionals with hands-on healthcare experience who can help practices manage daily administrative and patient support operations.

Depending on your experience and the needs of the practice, responsibilities may include front desk support, patient coordination, insurance verification, medical billing, documentation, or appointment scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk and Patient Coordination: Handle incoming calls, schedule and reschedule appointments, manage patient inquiries, coordinate intake, and conduct follow-ups.

Insurance Verification and Prior Authorizations: Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits, submit prior authorization requests, and follow up on pending approvals.

Medical Billing and Claims: Submit insurance claims, monitor claim status, follow up on unpaid or denied claims, and assist with accounts receivable.

Documentation and Records Management: Maintain accurate patient records, assist with clinical documentation, support medical scribing, and manage electronic health records.

Patient Outreach: Contact former or prospective patients, support patient re-engagement, and assist with appointment setting and follow-up.

Requirements

Benefits

Compensation & Payments

Competitive hourly rate

On-time payments, every time

Payments processed via Wise

Training & Support

Direct client training provided — you are never thrown in blind

Dedicated Account Manager as your point of contact

Stable, long-term placement with a growing U.S.-based company

Exposure to a wide range of modern SaaS platforms

Potential for increased responsibilities as the company scales

Tenure recognition for long-term team members

Clear escalation paths — you always know who to go to

Work Environment

100% remote — work from home

U.S.-based company with structured operations

Stable, long-term account placements (not gig-style work)

Supportive team culture across all accounts

Growth & Experience

Build your U.S. industry experience

Exposure to multiple practice types and platforms

Potential for increased hours or additional accounts based on performance

Strengthen your resume with verified, legitimate U.S. client experience

Recognition

Tenure recognition for long-term team members

We value loyalty and recognize those who grow with us