Frequently asked questions
Answers for practice owners & administrators.
Learn how Virtual Assistants support practice operations safely and efficiently.
Are your Virtual Assistants qualified to provide medical advice?
No. Our VAs perform strictly administrative, non-clinical tasks such as scheduling, intake tracking, and record filing. Any medical inquiries are immediately escalated to your clinical team.
How do Virtual Assistants protect patient privacy and health information?
VAs operate strictly within practice-provided software environments, utilizing secure, role-based permissions and robust password management tools to maintain confidentiality.
Which EHR/EMR platforms can your virtual assistants use?
Our VAs adapt to leading practice systems including Tebra, Kareo, SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Athenahealth, and DrChrono based on your practice workflows.
Can a virtual assistant manage patient no-shows?
Yes. VAs issue multi-touch appointment reminders via text and email and quickly contact non-responses to reschedule, preserving calendar efficiency.
How quickly can a Healthcare Virtual Assistant be onboarded?
Following an initial discovery consultation to review your software setup and administrative protocols, a VA can usually be active within 5 to 7 business days.
What happens if a patient calls with an urgent medical emergency?
VAs are trained on strict emergency escalation protocols to instruct callers to dial 911 or immediately transfer the call to your designated clinical staff.