HIPAA-trained • SOC 2 Type II certified • No long-term contracts

Hire Qualified Virtual Medical Assistants

Lower your costs without lowering your standard of care, and improve your practice’s efficiency with support built specifically for healthcare.

What does a Remote Medical Assistant Handle

From scheduling to billing, a virtual medical assistant keeps your practice running smoothly.

Appointment Management

Full calendar management, patient follow-ups, recurring scheduling, and no-show outreach across all care settings.

EHR Documentation

Real-time charting, audit-ready records, and EHR updates across Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Kareo, Epic, and all major platforms.

Prior Authorization

Paperwork submission, payer follow-up, and coordination with referral teams so nothing stalls patient care.

Prescription Coordination

Refill requests, pharmacy liaison, and medication communication tracked accurately in your patient records.

Referral Coordination

Outbound referral tracking, specialist communication, and follow-up documentation to keep care continuity intact.

Billing and Claims

Patient eligibility verification before visits, insurance claims support, and billing software management to reduce denials.

Medical Transcription

Clinical encounter documentation transcribed accurately so physician notes are complete before the day ends.

Email and Inbox Management

Timely handling of provider and patient email, reducing communication backlogs that clog the end of the clinical day.

Virtual Medical Assistant Support for Every Medical Specialty

Dedicated support for all healthcare specialties, so virtual care supports the best care for your patients.

The Qualities That Keep Your Practice on Track

The right medical assistant combines technical skill with the qualities that keep a practice running well, day in and day out.

Clinical Empathy

Stays attentive to patients navigating health concerns that affect how patients feel about your practice.

Attention to Detail

Catches the small errors in patient records and coding that lead to denied claims or compliance issues.

High-Stress Tolerance

Trained in triage protocols to prioritize urgent calls and escalate to the physician when needed.

Organizational Skills

Keeps referrals, prior authorizations, and EHR updates moving without anything slipping through.

Medical Terminology Fluency

Understands clinical language well enough to document accurately and communicate clearly with in-house staff.

EHR Fluency

Adapts to your EHR, scheduling software, and communication tools; no learning curve, no disruption.

What Your Practice Gains With Remote Medical Support

Here’s what changes when a virtual medical assistant joins your practice, for your team and your patients.

Virtual Medical Assistant Support for Every Practice Type

Serving US-based healthcare practices of all sizes and locations for the right patient care.
Solo practices
One assistant, dedicated to your calendar, your patients, and your way of running things, no overbooking, no missed follow-ups.
Small Clinics
Support that scales with a small team, picking up the admin work that falls through the cracks when staff wear multiple hats.
Private Practices
Full-time remote support trained for your specialty, so referrals, billing, and records move the way your practice expects.
Surgical Clinics
Dedicated support for pre-op documentation and post-op follow-up, so patients stay informed before and after the procedure.
Hospitals
Supporting large and small hospitals across all states, managing patient influx, documentation, and communication in real time.
Telehealth Clinics
Built for virtual-first care: appointment reminders, EMR updates, and patient coordination that keeps remote visits running smoothly.

Why Remote Scouts Is the Best Choice for VMAs

All U.S. Healthcare Specialties

Matched to your specialty, from primary care to surgical subspecialties.

Dedicated Account Manager

One point of contact for onboarding, performance, and ongoing support.

HIPAA-Compliant Operations

Secure systems, trained staff, and full compliance with patient data protection.

Flexible Staffing & Scalability

Add or reduce support as your practice grows, no traditional hiring required.

Build a More Efficient Healthcare Practice

Hire healthcare-trained virtual assistants who streamline operations, improve patient experiences, and free your staff to focus on delivering exceptional care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a virtual medical assistant?

A virtual medical assistant (VMA) is a trained remote professional who handles the administrative and clinical-support workload of a healthcare practice. This includes;

  • Appointment scheduling
  • EHR documentation
  • Prior authorization
  • Insurance verification
  • Billing support
  • Prescription coordination
  • Patient communication

They are real, credentialed healthcare support staff working full-time for your practice.

You can find a thoroughly vetted, trained virtual medical assistant through Remote Scouts within 5 business days, unlike other staffing agencies. We find experts who are trained in medical services and tailored to meet your specific needs.

Every VMA provided by Remote Scouts completes full HIPAA compliance training before placement. Our infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified, with access controls, encrypted data handling, and continuous activity monitoring. We maintain the same compliance standards required of US-based healthcare staff.
VMAs are trained on all widely used systems, including Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Kareo, Epic, Practice Fusion, Tebra, NextGen, and others. When you come on board, we confirm which platform you use and match accordingly. There is no disruption to your existing workflow.
Remote Scouts operates on a flat hourly rate with no long-term contracts and no setup fees. Most practices reduce staffing overhead by up to 70% compared to a full-time in-house hire. To get a specific figure for your practice size and needs, book a free consultation and we will walk through pricing with you directly.

Yes, we cover major healthcare specialties, including:

  • Primary care
  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine
  • General surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical medicine
  • Mental health
  • Ambulatory surgery
  • Telehealth
  • Dental


For specialties not listed, contact us, and we will tell you directly whether we have the right match in our network.

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