Edeh Rachael
@edehrachael
HIPAA-certified Medical Virtual Assistant with 3+ years supporting U.S. healthcare providers, improving accuracy, workflow, and patient communication.
What I'm looking for
I’m a detail-oriented, HIPAA-Certified Medical Virtual Assistant with 3+ years of experience supporting US-based healthcare providers. I keep daily operations running smoothly by managing patient records, performing EHR/EMR data entry, preparing charts and documentation, and communicating clearly with patients, providers, and insurance teams.
I maintain a 99% accuracy rate while ensuring HIPAA, Medicare, and internal quality compliance, including record security and confidentiality. In prior authorization work, I processed requests daily to achieve a 95%+ first-pass approval rate and successfully managed denied cases, overturning 60–70%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Virtual Assistant
MedPharm Consult
Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 (6 months)
Provided remote administrative support for US healthcare providers by updating patient records in EMR with high accuracy while maintaining HIPAA compliance. Handled appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups, coordinated communication across patients, providers, and insurers, and supported prior authorization processing to help speed treatment approvals.
Remote Clinical Support Specialist
Teshe Hospital
Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Supported care teams by organizing patient information and preparing documentation ahead of consultations while tracking patient tasks to reduce clinical and administrative delays. Managed 100+ patient records daily with 99% accuracy and coordinated clinical/administrative workflows with strict confidentiality.
Prior Authorization Specialist
Faith Alive Clinic
Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Processed prior authorization requests by verifying patient insurance eligibility and submitting required documentation accurately and on time. Followed up with insurers and handled denied requests/appeals, achieving a 95%+ first-pass approval rate and overturning 60–70% of cases through thorough compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AMA / Compliancy Group / Alison
HIPAA Certification, HIPAA Compliance
2026 -
Completed HIPAA certification to support HIPAA-compliant healthcare documentation and record handling.
Alison
Medical Virtual Assistant Certification, Medical Virtual Assistance
2026 -
Completed a Medical Virtual Assistant certification program.
The MEDPHARM CONSULT
Medical Terminologies, Medical Terminologies
2026 -
Completed training in medical terminologies.
Alison
Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing & Coding
2026 -
Completed medical billing and coding certification training.
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