Lensa
Administrative Assistant - Remote
Remote Middle $4.1k/mo
Summary
Katmai is seeking a remote Administrative Assistant to support daily operations by coordinating patient scheduling, managing communications, and maintaining accurate medical records. The role focuses on ensuring a smooth patient experience in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.
What you'll do
- Schedule, confirm, reschedule, and cancel medical appointments; notify all parties promptly
- Coordinate with third-party vendors, patients, and external partners to arrange appointments
- Maintain calendars across multiple locations and prevent scheduling conflicts
- Manage time zones and coordinate patient availability with nearby clinics within a 50-mile radius
- Set reminders, prepare appointment authorizations, and schedule follow-up visits
- Follow up to obtain required medical clearances, certificates, and annual recertification renewals
- Track appointments and support daily scheduling workflow operations
- Prepare and organize medical documents, reports, and correspondence; maintain electronic filing systems
- Ensure compliance with privacy/confidentiality requirements (e.g., HIPAA)
- Attend meetings and prepare metrics, agendas, and meeting minutes
- Use Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint) for administrative work
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance and complete additional administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred)
- 1–3 years of experience in medical scheduling, healthcare administration, or a related role
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and EMR systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security access and/or pass background checks
- Strong organization, time management, multitasking, and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication; proactive follow-through
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
- Comfort working with virtual collaboration tools; remote work experience preferred
- Ability to prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment; self-discipline and accountability
- Customer service-oriented mindset and discretion with sensitive information
Conditions
- Full-time; may require additional hours as needed
- Work is expected to be remote; company may require onsite work if needed
- No travel and no driving requirements
- Pay rate: $19.12/hour; Health & Welfare: $4.57/hour up to 40 hours/week
- Benefits eligible: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, Short/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), EAP, Vacation & Paid Personal Time, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, Leave of Absence
- Physical demands: prolonged sitting/standing at a computer workstation; regular keyboard/mouse use