chart preparation experience in a U.S. healthcare

Read Before Applying, This role is NOT a general virtual assistant or scheduling position.

We are specifically hiring for candidates with direct, hands-on chart preparation experience in a U.S. healthcare setting.

If you have not prepared patient charts prior to visits (including verifying referrals, authorizations, and benefits), please do not apply.

We are seeking an experienced Virtual Medical Assistant with a strong background in pre-visit chart preparation and insurance verification to support a high-volume multispecialty clinic.

This role is heavily focused on ensuring patient charts are fully prepared, verified, and complete prior to visits, including referrals, authorizations, benefits, and documentation. Candidates must have hands-on experience in chart prep workflows within a U.S. healthcare setting.

Required Experience (Applicants without this will not be considered):

Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on chart preparation experience in a U.S. medical practice

Proven experience preparing charts prior to patient intake (not just data entry or scheduling)

Experience verifying

Referrals and authorizations

Insurance eligibility and benefits

PCP assignment and coordination of benefits

Experience using payer portals such as Availity, UHC, Tricare, Cigna, etc.

Ability to interpret and communicate patient financial responsibility before visits

Core Responsibility: Pre-Visit Chart Preparation (Primary Focus)

Prepare and audit patient charts 24–48 hours prior to appointments

Ensure completeness of

Demographics

Active insurance

PCP assignment

Referrals & authorizations (auth #, validity, visits, POS)

Identify missing or incorrect documentation and resolve proactively

Communicate gaps to patients and clinic staff before visit date

Document all verification steps with reference numbers and notes

Insurance & Benefits Verification (Supporting Chart Prep)

Verify eligibility and benefits using portals and outbound calls

Calculate and communicate patient responsibility

Flag inactive coverage, COB issues, or auth requirements immediately

Coordination & Patient Communication

Notify patients of missing items, financial responsibility, or delays

Coordinate with PCP offices to obtain referrals

Ensure add-on patients are fully prepped before being seen

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