Remote Medical Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Remote Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care from the comfort of your home. This energetic position offers the opportunity to support diverse medical specialties, including dermatology, hospital medicine, urgent care, and outpatient clinics. You will be the frontline of patient interaction, providing administrative support, collecting vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures—all while utilizing your extensive medical knowledge and technical skills. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about improving patient outcomes through efficient remote support, this role is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient intake processes remotely, including collecting medical histories and verifying insurance information using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
  • Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature accurately for each patient
  • Assist healthcare providers with basic clinical tasks like medication administration, specimen collection, and X-ray coordination when applicable
  • Support physicians and nurses with documentation related to ICD coding, anatomy knowledge, physiology details, and medical terminology to ensure precise recordkeeping
  • Manage patient communications by answering inquiries, scheduling appointments, and providing pre-visit instructions in a professional manner
  • Facilitate inpatient and outpatient care coordination across various specialties such as geriatrics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and Geriatrics
  • Maintain compliance with hospital protocols including Level I Trauma Center or Level II Trauma Center standards when supporting emergency or trauma-related cases

Qualifications

  • Proven experience supporting medical teams in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, outpatient clinics, or similar settings
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding, and medication administration procedures
  • Prior experience working with EHR systems and managing patient data securely and efficiently
  • Knowledge of hospital experience including Level I or Level II trauma centers is highly desirable
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent is required to ensure readiness for emergency situations
  • Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately in a remote setting
  • Familiarity with medical-surgical procedures, X-ray coordination, inpatient care processes, and clinic operations is advantageous

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working remotely. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development. Join us in transforming healthcare delivery—apply today!

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off

Work Location: Remote

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