Virtual Medical Assistant (Dental Practice)

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Virtual Medical Assistant specializing in Dental Practice support! This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to provide essential administrative and clinical assistance remotely, ensuring smooth patient flow and exceptional care delivery. As a vital link between patients and dental professionals, you will leverage your medical expertise and organizational skills to enhance practice efficiency and patient satisfaction. This paid position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient intake processes, including collecting medical histories, verifying insurance information, and updating electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and coordinating patient visits to optimize practice workflow.
• Support clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, documenting medical information accurately, and preparing patients for procedures.
• Handle patient inquiries via phone or secure messaging platforms, providing clear guidance and empathetic service.
• Maintain comprehensive medical documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with dental professionals to facilitate medication administration, phlebotomy procedures, or other clinical support as needed.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems proficiently to update records, track patient progress, and ensure seamless data management.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding, and pharmacology relevant to dental and general healthcare settings.
• Experience with medical office management, including scheduling software and electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Familiarity with outpatient care procedures such as intake assessments, vital signs measurement, and basic life support (BLS).
• Background in medical assisting roles within hospital medicine, urgent care, or outpatient clinics; inpatient or hospital experience is a plus.
• Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately across diverse populations.
• Knowledge of medical documentation standards, ICD coding practices, and accurate record keeping for compliance purposes.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies like EMR/EHR platforms and maintain high levels of accuracy in data entry.

Contractor Details

• Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Location: Fully Remote US-Based candidates only
• Schedule: Flexible; availability during scheduled clinic hours required
• Equipment: Contractor must supply their own computer and high-speed internet connection
• Compensation: Competitive per-encounter or hourly rate (discussed at offer stage)

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Which kind of EHR or EMR you have worked on? If yes, please describe your experience and the tasks you performed using it.
• Do you have experience working in dental specialization or with dental patients in the U.S. healthcare system?
• We must fill this position urgently. Can you start immediately?
• Are you currently based in the United States and authorized to work as an independent contractor (1099)?
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position are you comfortable managing your own taxes and benefits?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• Do you have a private, distraction-free workspace and a reliable high-speed internet connection?

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked with Dental Practice?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Are you currently based in the United States and authorized to work as an independent contractor (1099)?
• Can you start immediately?
• This is a 1099 independent contractor position are you comfortable managing your own taxes and benefits?

Work Location: Remote