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Remote Virtual Medical Assistant Jobs in California

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Virtual Assistant

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$25 - $33.50/hr

As a Virtual Assistant, you'll work in a fully remote environment, collaborating with colleagues across multiple time zones while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency.

UnitedHealth Group

Lead Medical Assistant Float

Irvine, CA · Remote

$19 - $25.25/hr

As a Senior Medical Assistant Float at Optum, you will learn from health care experts as you work ... remote tasking support, and other remote patient care activities. You will build meaningful ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote virtual medical assistant?

To thrive as a Remote Virtual Medical Assistant, you need knowledge of medical terminology, administrative procedures, and a background in healthcare or relevant certification such as Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, telehealth platforms, and scheduling software is typically required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently are essential soft skills in this role. These competencies are critical for ensuring efficient patient support, accurate documentation, and seamless coordination in a remote healthcare environment.

What is the difference between Remote Virtual Medical Assistant vs Remote Medical Receptionist?

AspectRemote Virtual Medical AssistantRemote Medical Receptionist
CredentialsMedical assisting certification often preferredNo specific medical certification required
Work EnvironmentHome-based, healthcare clinics, or hospitalsHome-based, healthcare clinics or medical offices
Job ResponsibilitiesMedical documentation, patient communication, appointment scheduling, basic clinical tasksAnswering calls, scheduling appointments, patient check-in
Industry UsageHealthcare providers, clinics, hospitalsMedical offices, clinics, healthcare practices

Remote Virtual Medical Assistants and Remote Medical Receptionists both work remotely in healthcare settings, but Medical Assistants typically handle clinical tasks and documentation, often requiring certification. Receptionists focus on administrative duties like scheduling and patient communication. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and credentials.

What is a remote virtual medical assistant?

Remote virtual medical assistants are professionals who provide administrative and clinical support to healthcare providers from a remote location, often using digital tools and telecommunication. They handle tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, billing, insurance verification, and sometimes basic patient communication. By working remotely, they help medical practices improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain smooth operations without needing to be physically present in the office.

How does a remote virtual medical assistant typically interact with healthcare providers and patients while working offsite?

Remote Virtual Medical Assistants (VMAs) primarily communicate with healthcare providers and patients through secure digital platforms, such as electronic health record (EHR) systems, video calls, and secure messaging. Their daily tasks often include scheduling appointments, managing patient records, handling insurance verifications, and following up with patients for routine check-ins. Collaboration is key: VMAs work closely with physicians, nurses, and office staff to ensure seamless workflow and accurate information exchange. Strong communication skills and familiarity with telehealth protocols help VMAs overcome the challenges of remote work and maintain high-quality patient support.
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Virtual Primary Care Physician - NY, DC or CA Licensed

One Medical

San Francisco, CA • On-site, Remote

$262K - $278K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

One Medical rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Us
One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable. But this isn't your average doctor's office. We're on a mission to transform healthcare, which means improving the experience for everyone involved - from patients and providers to employers and health networks. Our seamless in-office and 24/7 virtual care services, on-site labs, and programs for preventive care, chronic care management, common illnesses and mental health concerns have been delighting people for the past fifteen years.
In February 2023 we marked a milestone when One Medical joined Amazon. Together, we look to deliver exceptional health care to more consumers, employers, care team members, and health networks to achieve better health outcomes. As we continue to grow and seek to impact more lives, we're building a diverse, driven and empathetic team, while working hard to cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive.
The Opportunity
As One Medical continues to expand and transform the primary care experience, we're seeking physicians to deliver exceptional virtual primary care. In this role, you'll care for One Medical patients through scheduled and on-demand visits via video and asynchronous messaging channels.
The One Medical Virtual Medical Team (VMT) is a leading provider of virtual clinical care, providing world-class, convenient, evidence-based virtual medical care to One Medical patients. Through advanced technology and a team-based approach, we care for patients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team is united by intellectual curiosity, inclusiveness, and a powerful mission: transforming healthcare and bringing world-class primary care to everyone.
Employment type:
  • Full time (40 hours including some evenings and weekends)
  • Location: Remote, must reside in the United States

What you'll be working on:
  • Treat patients via telehealth visits, including video visit appointments, and message-based care
  • Manage patients with a broad array of patient needs virtually, conducting a mix of acute, chronic, and well visits
  • Adopt standard work and clinical protocols for evidence-based clinical care
  • Continuous learning during weekly Clinical Rounds and through other modalities
  • Ongoing collaboration with teammates and leadership via daily huddles
  • Collaborative oversight of 4-8 NP or PA colleagues

Education, licenses and experience required for this role:
  • Completed an accredited Internal or Family Medicine residency program
  • Practiced at least 2 of the last 5 years in a primary care or virtual primary care setting
  • Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine
  • Active state license in either CA, NY or DC
  • Minimum of 25 state licenses and willingness to obtain and maintain additional licenses with the support of our One Medical Credentialing Team

Preferred:
  • Experience with virtual care and/or virtual primary care preferred

One Medical providers also demonstrate:
  • A passion for human-centered primary care
  • The ability to successfully communicate with and provide care to individuals of all backgrounds
  • The ability to effectively use technology to deliver high quality care
  • Clinical proficiency in evidence-based primary care
  • The desire to be an integral part of a team dedicated to changing healthcare delivery
  • An openness to feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into strengths and weaknesses
  • The ability to confidently navigate uncertain situations with both patients and colleagues
  • Readiness to adapt personal and interpersonal behavior to meet the needs of our patients
  • Adaptability and flexibility to deliver care and evolve models of virtual care delivery within a growth-phase clinical organization

One Medical is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The base salary range for this role is $262,000 to $278,500 based on a full-time schedule. Final determination of starting pay may vary based on factors such as practice experience and patient care schedule. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://www.onemedical.com/careers/.
One Medical offers a robust benefits package designed to aid your health and wellness. All regular team members working 24+ hours per week and their dependents are eligible for benefits starting on the team member's date of hire:
Taking care of you today
  • Paid sabbatical for every five years of service
  • Free One Medical memberships for yourself, your friends and family
  • Employee Assistance Program - Free confidential services for team members who need help with stress, anxiety, financial planning, and legal issues
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Pre-Tax commuter benefits
  • PTO cash outs - Option to cash out up to 40 accrued hours per year

Protecting your future for you and your family
  • 401K match
  • Credit towards emergency childcare
  • Company paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid Life Insurance - One Medical pays 100% of the cost of Basic Life Insurance
  • Disability insurance - One Medical pays 100% of the cost of Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

In addition to the comprehensive benefits package outlined above, practicing clinicians also receive
  • Malpractice Insurance - Malpractice fees to insure your practice at One Medical is covered 100%.
  • UpToDate Subscription - An evidence-based clinical research tool
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Receive an annual stipend for continuing medical education
  • Rounds - Providers end patient care one hour early each week to participate in this shared learning experience
  • Discounted rate to attend One Medical's Annual REAL primary care conference

One Medical is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.
One Medical participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Please refer to the E-Verification Poster and Right to Work Poster for additional information.

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