Mental Health Virtual Assistant - Patient Support & Billing Coordination

Scope of Work / Responsibilities We are looking for a highly organized and reliable Mental Health Virtual Assistant to support a busy private practice with phone management, patient onboarding, billing support, and administrative coordination. This role is ideal for someone with experience in healthcare administration, medical billing support, and patient communication, especially within a clinical or mental health setting. The VA will play an important role in helping streamline operations, improve patient responsiveness, and reduce administrative workload for the provider. Primary Responsibilities Phone Answering & New Patient Intake (Top Priority): Answer incoming calls using the Google Voice system Capture and assist new patients during initial inquiries Provide professional and patient-friendly phone support Help onboard new patients before their first appointment Billing Support & Accounts Receivable (AR) Follow-Up: Assist with back billing and AR collection follow-ups Help review denied claims and support billing managers with denials Provide billing-related information and documentation support Review older AR files and assist with collection efforts Initial Client Setup & Administrative Support: Set up new patient information in Simple Practice Upload scanned documents, forms, and fax files into the system Assist with scheduling and appointment coordination Maintain organized patient records and administrative workflows Additional Responsibilities Manage appointment scheduling and follow-ups Conduct recall calls for previous patients when needed Assist with document scanning and file organization Support communication through WhatsApp, Google Meet, phone, and email Systems & Tools Used Simple Practice (Required) Google Voice Google Meet WhatsApp Healthcare billing and documentation systems Requirements Previous healthcare or clinical administrative experience preferred Experience with billing, insurance verification, or AR collections preferred Experience with Simple Practice is REQUIRED Mental health or behavioral health experience is a plus Previous virtual assistant experience preferred Technical Skills Strong proficiency with Simple Practice Familiarity with Google Voice Comfortable managing documents and uploading files Healthcare Administrative Knowledge Experience with patient scheduling and onboarding Familiarity with billing denials and healthcare administrative workflows Understanding of HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality Communication Skills Professional phone communication and patient interaction skills Comfortable handling real-time communication requests Responsive and reliable during work hours Work Style Strong attention to detail Ability to multitask across phone support, billing, and admin work Able to work independently with minimal supervision Reliable and consistent in completing tasks accurately Critical Requirements / Deal Breakers No experience with Simple Practice Poor responsiveness during work hours Weak communication or phone skills Inability to manage multiple concurrent tasks Lack of reliability or consistency Basic requirements Must be proficient in speaking and writing English very clearly Must have relevant work experience Be able to submit an NBI clearance and/or Local Police Clearance background check before onboarding (mandatory) Must be available for video meetings with your camera on (when needed) Technical requirements Device: Reliable laptop or desktop computer Internet: High‑speed connection (minimum 10Mbps) Audio: Noise‑canceling headset Video: Webcam for virtual meetings Workspace: Quiet, professional environment Benefits Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: Access to world‑class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication Premium VPN Access (Optional): A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client‑related tasks HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided): Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients Top 1% VA Performance Training: Access to our proprietary training on communication, client management, productivity systems, and best practices to help you become a top‑performing VA and increase long‑term client retention Client‑Approved U.S. Holidays: Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule Client‑Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off: Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client Access to Tools & Resources: Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client‑specific SOP support to help you perform at your best Optional Performance‑Based Incentives: Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance These are optional resources and client‑approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, trainings, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr Winning Assistants