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Assist World

entry · Full Time

Virtual Administrative Assistant

Role OverviewThis is a full-time remote position (40 hours per week) providing comprehensive administrative andexecutive support to a busy outpatient

Salary

$1,000 - $2,??

Location

South Africa

Job Type

Full Time

Posted

3mo ago

About the Role

Role Overview

This is a full-time remote position (40 hours per week) providing comprehensive administrative and

executive support to a busy outpatient mental health practice. The successful candidate will

function as the clinic's front-line operational hub — managing communications, coordinating

schedules, and supporting growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is independent, reliable, and motivated to build a long-term career within a

mission-driven healthcare organization.


Key Responsibilities

Patient Communication and Front-Desk Functions

● Answer incoming phone calls and respond to emails promptly

● Provide clear, respectful information to current and prospective patients

● Ensure no calls or inquiries go unanswered

● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions


Scheduling and Care Coordination

● Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments

● Maintain accurate provider calendars

● Coordinate patient intake processes

● Help optimize scheduling efficiency to reduce gaps and wait times


Insurance and Administrative Support

● Assist with insurance paneling processes (preferred skill)

● Support verification and administrative documentation tasks

● Maintain organized digital records


Community Outreach Support

● Conduct outreach to hospitals, agencies, and referral partners

● Help maintain relationships that support patient referrals

● Assist with tracking outreach activities


Executive and Operational Support

● Identify workflow gaps and proactively suggest improvements

● Support administrative projects as the clinic expands

● Assist leadership with day-to-day operational needs

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Candidate Profile
  • Highly independent and able to work without constant supervision
  • Empathetic, patient, and respectful with diverse populations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Comfortable handling sensitive healthcare information
  • Reliable with strong time-management skills
  • Interested in a long-term role with growth potential


Preferred (Not Required)
  • Experience in healthcare administration or mental health settings
  • Familiarity with insurance processes or paneling
  • Prior virtual assistant or remote administrative experience


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$1,000 - $1,800 a month
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Must be available during clinic operating hours, including late afternoons/evenings (clinic open until 7:00 PM local time)
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Why Join Assist World?


100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

Job Details

Location

South Africa

Salary

$1,000 - $2,??

Job Type

Full Time

Work Mode

remote

Posted

3mo ago

Experience

entry

Assist World

Assist World

South Africa · Full Time · Actively Hiring