Can a virtual assistant handle HIPAA protected health information?

Yes, if they are trained and covered by a Business Associate Agreement.

Yes, if they are trained and covered by a Business Associate Agreement. Our Medical Virtual Assistants are HIPAA-trained, sign a BAA and work only inside your EHR or practice management system, never in personal email or files.

Below is what a Medical Virtual Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

What a Medical Virtual Assistant Does

Best for private practices, clinics, dental offices, therapists and med spas. Typical work includes:

  • Medical billing follow-up and claim status checks
  • Prescription refill request routing
  • Patient calls and portal messages
  • EHR data entry
  • Patient scheduling, reminders and rescheduling

They already work in tools like Kareo / Tebra, Availity, eClinicalWorks and SimplePractice. See the full Medical Virtual Assistant page for every task.

Medical Virtual Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for a Medical Virtual Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $300 ($15.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $570 ($14.25 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,080 ($13.50 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,040 ($12.75 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $405 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $570. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hiring a HIPAA-Trained Medical Virtual Assistant for Your Practice.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

Can a virtual assistant handle HIPAA protected health information?

Yes, if they are trained and covered by a Business Associate Agreement. Our Medical Virtual Assistants are HIPAA-trained, sign a BAA and work only inside your EHR or practice management system, never in personal email or files.

How much does a Medical Virtual Assistant cost?

Medical Virtual Assistant packages start at $300 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($15.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

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