[Hiring] Virtual Patient Support Specialist @Modern Thyroid Clinic

April 20, 2026

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Position: Virtual Patient Support Specialist

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time (Remote)

Compensation

$22/hour to start
$2/hour increase after successful completion of 90 days

Role Overview

The Virtual Patient Support Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for patients and prospective patients. This role functions as a live answering service during business hours while also providing real-time administrative and clinical support to the care team. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, highly organized, and confident communicating with patients in a virtual clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Phone & Patient Communication

Act as a live answering service during active business hours
Answer incoming calls and address patient questions regarding:
- Clinic services and process
- Patient fit within scope of practice
- Onboarding steps and required paperwork
Assist existing patients with:
- Lab orders
- Supplement store questions
- Patient portal navigation
Record and route messages to appropriate team members
Check voicemail and return calls the same business day
Forward urgent messages and emergency refill requests to providers
Assist with patient payments when necessary
Respond to prospective patient emails within Beyond CRM
Call patients prior to health coach visits to confirm:
- Registration completion
- All required paperwork is submitted
- Any remaining questions are answered

Administrative & Clinical Support

Provide real-time support to the lead clinician
Manage real-time rescheduling for:
- Clinicians
- Health coaches
Retrieve lab results from labs as needed
Resend lab orders to labs when necessary
Support patient portal flow, including:
- Lab forms
- Scheduling requests
- General portal inquiries
Report on:
- Prospective patients
- Newly registered patients

Ideal Candidate Characteristics

Maintains a calm, professional demeanor while multitasking
Communicates clearly and compassionately with patients
Effectively prioritizes tasks in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates strong problem-solving and follow-through
Builds rapport with patients, clinicians, and team members
Comfortable working independently in a virtual setting

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