Job Title: Registered Nurse Medical Virtual Assistant – Primary & Functional Medicine
Position Type: Part-time | 20 hours per week, with potential opportunity to transition to full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Pacific Time (initial schedule; hours may be subject to change based on business needs)
Location: Remote – Philippines
Pay Rate: $6–$7 USD per hour
About the Client
Our client is a U.S.-based physician-led medical practice focused on personalized care, primary care, wellness, functional and integrative medicine, and longevity.
The practice is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse / Medical Virtual Assistant who can provide reliable clinical and administrative support while delivering a professional and positive experience for patients.
About the Role
This role is ideal for an RN with hands-on medical practice experience, particularly in family medicine or internal medicine, who is comfortable working with EMRs, communicating directly with patients, and supporting day-to-day clinical workflows.
Your primary responsibilities will center around Ultralight EMR, prescription and prior authorization workflows, pharmacy coordination, and patient communication.
Responsibilities
1. EMR & Clinical Support — Primary Focus
- Become proficient in Ultralight EMR and manage assigned clinical and administrative tasks within the platform.
- Complete all assigned EMR tasks within 24 hours (Primary KPI).
- Support prescription refill workflows and prior authorizations.
- Coordinate with pharmacies to confirm receipt of prescriptions and obtain medication-related updates.
- Follow up with patients to communicate actions taken and relevant updates.
- Respond to patient messages and emails in a timely and professional manner.
- Learn and use the practice's supplement platform as needed.
- Work with Hint, the payment platform integrated with Ultralight.
2. Patient Communication & Front-End Support
- Serve as a professional and articulate voice of the practice when communicating with patients, pharmacies, and other contacts.
- Handle patient phone calls and inquiries professionally.
- Schedule and reschedule patient appointments.
- Provide timely follow-up on patient requests, including prescription and prior authorization-related matters.
- Maintain clear, courteous, and professional communication across phone, email, and patient messaging.
3. Email & Administrative Support
- Help manage the practice's support email inbox.
- Respond to non-patient-related email inquiries.
- Triage emails and draft responses as needed.
- Use provided FAQ resources to respond accurately and consistently to common inquiries.
4. Additional Business Support - As Needed
- Assist with Instagram posting and caption creation.
- Conduct research related to wellness, functional medicine, and integrative medicine.
- Download, review, and check requested information as needed.
- Provide general business and administrative support.
Training & Resources: The client will provide comprehensive orientation and training materials, along with FAQ resources, to help you learn the practice's systems, processes, and workflows.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN).
- Actual hands-on experience working in a medical/clinical practice, not solely general virtual assistant experience.
- Hands-on clinical experience in family medicine and/or internal medicine.
- Strong experience using EMR/EHR systems.
- Ability and willingness to learn Ultralight EMR quickly.
- Experience supporting clinical workflows and patient communication.
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Clear, professional, and confident communication over the phone and through email.
- Comfortable learning new healthcare technology and platforms.
- Reliable and able to consistently meet assigned deadlines and responsibilities.
- Able to provide consistent, longer-term commitment to the role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience using Ultralight EMR.
- Experience in primary care, functional medicine, integrative medicine, wellness, or longevity.
- Hands-on experience with prescription refills, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, and patient follow-ups.
- Experience supporting physicians or other medical professionals.
- Experience with email triage and healthcare-related research.
- Familiarity with social media posting and caption creation.
What Success Looks Like
The successful VA will:
- Complete assigned EMR tasks within 24 hours.
- Accurately support prescription refill and prior authorization workflows.
- Provide timely updates to patients regarding their requests.
- Communicate professionally and courteously with patients and pharmacies.
- Accurately relay pharmacy information regarding medications.
- Respond to patient inquiries and emails in a timely manner.
- Maintain reliable attendance and consistent availability during scheduled Pacific Time hours.
Basic Requirements
- Must speak and write English clearly and professionally.
- Must have relevant work experience.
- Must be able to provide an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance before onboarding (mandatory).
- Must be available to attend video meetings with camera on when required.
Technical Requirements
- Computer: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
- Internet: Stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps).
- Audio: Noise-canceling headset.
- Video: Working webcam for virtual meetings.
- Workspace: Quiet and professional work 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, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.