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Virtual Assistant – Patient Communications & Quality (US Healthcare)
ISTA Personnel Solutions · Johannesburg
Job description
About the role
This position provides a human quality‑control and support layer for patient communications within a U.S.-based healthcare campaign. You will review AI‑generated drafts, refine them for accuracy, clarity and empathy, and step in when additional research or a personal response is required.
Key responsibilities
- Review and edit draft patient messages to ensure accuracy, clarity, professionalism and empathy.
- Send routine patient updates, confirmations and reminders following approved workflows.
- Identify incomplete or inaccurate drafts and make necessary corrections.
- Conduct basic online or system research to obtain correct information for patient queries.
- Escalate complex queries to the appropriate team member.
- Accurately enter data across multiple systems, including Airtable and the client’s proprietary application.
- Maintain documentation and records of patient communications in line with healthcare guidelines.
Required profile
- 6 months to 1 year experience in the U.S. healthcare industry (EHR or admin experience a plus).
- Excellent English communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive conversations professionally.
- Empathetic, detail‑oriented, organized and self‑driven.
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word; comfortable navigating multiple databases and digital tools.
- Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑paced remote environment.
Required skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Airtable
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