<p></p><p><strong>Job Title: Business Development & Marketing Specialist | Healthcare</strong></p><p><strong>Position type: Full-time</strong></p><p><strong>Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST</strong></p><p><strong>Pay Rate: $5-$8 USD per hour</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Remote - Philippines</strong></p><p></p><h3>Client Overview and Job Summary </h3><p>Our client is a growing U.S.-based healthcare company focused on expanding access to hearing care through partnerships between the <strong>optometry and audiology professions.</strong></p><p></p><p>We are looking for a proactive and results-driven <strong>Business Development & Marketing Specialist </strong>who can help grow the company's network of optical and audiology partners while supporting marketing, billing, and day-to-day business operations. A key focus of this role is <strong>outbound business development</strong>. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, starting conversations with prospective partners, reaching decision-makers, generating interest, and booking qualified meetings.</p><p></p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p></p><h3>Business Development & Appointment Setting</h3><ul><li>Conduct outbound calls and email outreach to optical centers, optometry practices, audiology centers, and other prospective partners.</li><li>Research and identify partnership opportunities in Arizona and across the U.S.</li><li>Connect with business owners and decision-makers, introduce partnership opportunities, and generate interest.</li><li>Qualify prospects and schedule partnership meetings for the client to close.</li><li>Maintain consistent outbound activity and professionally follow up with prospects.</li><li>Track leads, outreach activities, follow-ups, and appointments accurately.</li><li>Help develop an organized and repeatable outreach process.</li><li>Recommend CRM, lead-generation, or outreach tools that can improve efficiency and results.</li><li>Proactively identify new opportunities and strategies for business growth.</li></ul><p></p><h3>Marketing & Branding</h3><ul><li>Manage and support the company's <strong>Facebook and social media presence.</strong></li><li>Create and schedule basic social media content, including periodic <strong>Reels and short-form content.</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>Shopify website updates and improvements</strong>.</li><li>Support marketing, branding, and digital presence initiatives.</li><li>Recommend tools, content ideas, or strategies that can strengthen the company's brand and support lead generation.</li></ul><p></p><h3>Medical Billing & Insurance Support</h3><p>Approximately <strong>25% of the role </strong>may involve intermittent billing and insurance-related tasks.</p><ul><li>Assist with medical billing and insurance verification.</li><li>Use <strong>Availity </strong>for billing and insurance-related processes.</li><li>Support billing related to hearing aid fitting procedures.</li><li>Maintain accurate billing and administrative records.</li><li>Provide healthcare administrative support as needed.</li></ul><p></p><h3>Administrative & Operational Support</h3><p>Provide general executive and administrative support, including calendar and spreadsheet management, data entry, research, record organization, task follow-ups, process improvements, marketing support, and ad hoc projects as business needs evolve.</p><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p></p><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>At least <strong>2 years of experience </strong>in outbound sales, business development, lead generation, and/or appointment setting.</li><li>Proven experience with <strong>cold calling and email outreach.</strong></li><li>Confident in communicating with business owners and key decision-makers to generate qualified opportunities.</li><li>Experience with <strong>Facebook/social media management and basic content creation.</strong></li><li>Proficiency with <strong>Google Workspace</strong>, particularly Sheets, Docs, and Calendar.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.</li><li>Strong follow-up, organizational, and time-management skills.</li><li>Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Resourceful and comfortable recommending better tools or processes.</li><li>Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Strong sense of ownership with a proactive, <strong>get-it-done mindset.</strong></li></ul><p></p><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience with <strong>Availity, medical billing, or insurance verification.</strong></li><li>Healthcare administrative experience, particularly in<strong> optometry, audiology, or hearing care</strong>.</li><li>Experience with <strong>HubSpot, Copper, Grasshopper, or other CRM/VoIP platforms</strong>.</li><li>Experience with <strong>Shopify, Reels, short-form content, website management, or digital branding</strong>.</li><li>Experience developing or improving sales outreach processes.</li></ul><p></p><h3>Tools & Platforms</h3><p>Google Workspace | Grasshopper | Facebook | Shopify | Availity | HubSpot | Copper | Google Voice</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><h3>Basic Requirements</h3><ul><li>Must speak and write English clearly and professionally.</li><li>Must have relevant work experience.</li><li>Must be able to provide an NBI Clearance and/or Local Police Clearance before onboarding (mandatory).</li><li>Must be available to attend video meetings with camera on when required.</li></ul><h3>Technical Requirements</h3><ul><li>Computer: Reliable laptop or desktop computer.</li><li>Internet: Stable high-speed internet connection (minimum 25 Mbps).</li><li>Audio: Noise-canceling headset.</li><li>Video: Working webcam for virtual meetings.</li><li>Workspace: Quiet and professional work environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Dedicated HR & Contractor Support Team: </strong>Access to world-class support for questions, guidance, contract matters, and client communication.</li><li><strong>Premium VPN Access (Optional):</strong> A secure VPN license can be provided upon request to enhance privacy and security for client-related tasks.</li><li><strong>HIPAA & Cybersecurity Training + Certification (Provided):</strong> Access to our internal HIPAA compliance training, cybersecurity modules, and certification to help you confidently handle PHI for U.S. healthcare clients.</li><li><strong>Top 1% VA Performance Training:</strong> 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.</li><li><strong>Client-Approved U.S. Holidays:</strong> Contractors may take U.S. holidays off according to the client’s needs and schedule.</li><li><strong>Client-Approved Paid or Unpaid Time Off:</strong> Time off may be granted by your client. Paid time off is optional and only if offered by the client.</li><li><strong>Access to Tools & Resources: </strong>Templates, workflow guides, productivity tools, and client-specific SOP support to help you perform at your best.</li><li><strong>Optional Performance-Based Incentives: </strong>Some clients may offer bonuses, incentives, or increased hours based on your performance.</li></ul><p></p><p>These are optional resources and client-approved allowances available to you as an independent contractor. Any resources, training, or allowances listed are optional contractor perks and not employee benefits.</p>