Bilingual Medical Assistant (Remote)

Vesta Healthcareover 1 year ago
United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$20 Hourly

Job Description

Position Overview

Nice to meet you, we're Vesta Healthcare. Vesta Healthcare is a specialized medical group dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with long-term home care needs. By collaborating closely with caregivers and leveraging innovative technology, we transform the home into a comprehensive care setting. Our patient-focused Medical Assistant plays a key role in coordinating the care of members enrolled in Medicare’s chronic care management program. Compensation: $20.00 hourly. The role involves periodic telephonic outreach calls, documentation for compliance, and close collaboration with our clinical team to ensure high-quality care for our members in the comfort of their homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide practice support by contacting members, caregivers, and care team members as directed; work closely with the clinical team to improve member health and care.
  • Coordinate care for 20 to 30 members daily, including handling referrals, prescriptions, ordering DMEs and supplies, arranging transportation, and researching local resources.
  • Perform data entry within operating dashboards, reporting, and workflow platforms.
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy through call and documentation quality audits.
  • Provide other administrative support as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Medical Assistant Registration or Certification (required)
  • Fluency in English and Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese/Russian (writing, reading, and speaking) (required)
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., PCP, specialty clinic, or telehealth) (required)
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday with shifts such as 8am-5pm ET, 9am-6pm ET, or 10am-7pm ET (with occasional weekend shifts (required))
  • Knowledge of referral processes, insurance coordination, and care coordination (required)
  • Understanding of chronic care management (CCM) processes (required)
  • A customer service mindset for both internal and external stakeholders (required)
  • Strong proficiency in computer software navigation, including data entry and cleansing
  • Fundamental knowledge of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or similar tools
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, exhibiting good judgment and decision-making skills
  • Ability to perform duties as assigned or requested

Benefits & Perks

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Competitive options with partial company subsidies.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick, and personal days, plus ~12 paid holidays per year.
  • 401k Plan: With company match.
  • One-time reimbursement for home office setup.
  • Monthly reimbursement for internet or other home office expenses.
  • Monthly health & wellness reimbursement (e.g., gym memberships, online health classes).
  • Basic Life & AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Benefits fully paid by us.
  • Pre-tax options for healthcare, dependent care, and transit expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Benefits through Spring Health.
  • Optional Insurance Add Ons including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
  • Internal social recognition platform.
  • Company-provided work computer.

Required Skills

Data Entry and Quality Assurance
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Telephonic Outreach
Care Coordination
Referral Processes
Bilingual Communication (English and Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese/Russian)
Chronic Care Management
Customer Service
Insurance Coordination
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Medical Assistant Registration/Certification