Calista Okolo

Calista Okolo

$5/hr
Medical Virtual Assistant | Patient intake & Scheduling Coordinator
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Age:
31 years old
Location:
Amechi, Enugu State, Nigeria
Experience:
3 years
OKOLO CALISTA Enugu State, Nigeria PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Detail-oriented Medical Virtual Assistant & Medical Scheduling Professional with over 2 years of experience supporting clinical and administrative operations in healthcare environments. Proven ability to manage patient scheduling, appointment coordination, calendar management, and medical documentation while maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA-compliant standards. Experienced in handling inbound/outbound communications, verifying patient information, and supporting front-office workflows in fast-paced settings. Tech-savvy, reliable, and highly organized with strong English communication skills and remote work readiness. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ●​ Patient scheduling, rescheduling & cancellation management ●​ Appointment calendar & provider availability coordination ●​ Inbound & outbound patient communication (phone, email, chat) ●​ Patient demographic & documentation verification ●​ Medical records management & data accuracy ●​ Front-office & administrative healthcare support ●​ SOP driven workflow execution ●​ Multitasking in fast-paced medical environments ●​ Confidentiality, professionalism & attention to detail ●​ Strong written & verbal English communication ●​ Remote work discipline & reliability​ ​ Tools:​ Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, Tebra, Acuity, Calendly, Doxy.me, Trello, Slack, Dropbox, Open EMR, Dr Chrono, Simple Practice, Email systems WORK EXPERIENCE Virtual Medical Assistant | Neuropsychiatric Hospital Nawfia Anambra State | October 2023- December 2025 ●​ Assist with intake and onboarding of new patients, sending and collecting intake forms, assessments, and consent documents. ●​ Screening calls or messages and supporting telehealth sessions ●​ Appointment reminders and follow-ups ●​ Relaying patient messages to therapists/psychiatrists ●​ Monitoring inboxes and flagging urgent messages for clinicians ●​ Scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling therapy or psychiatry appointments. ●​ Handling sensitive and confidential mental health information maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. ●​ Updating Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) Career Break (Further Studies) | College of Nursing Sciences Iyienu Ogidi, Anambra State | November 2022 - November 2025. ●​ Assisted with patient appointment coordination, scheduling support, and patient flow management during clinical postings. ●​ Maintained accurate patient records, clinical documentation, and digital health information in line with healthcare standards. ●​ Communicated professionally with patients, nurses, physicians, and administrative staff to ensure smooth operations. ●​ Supported front-office administrative activities, including patient information handling and coordination of care services. ●​ Demonstrated strict adherence to confidentiality, professionalism, and SOP based workflows. Human Resource Personnel | How to Grow Savings and Loan Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Onitsha, Anambra State | April 2021 - October 2022. ●​ Managed scheduling, rescheduling, and coordination of staff appointments and meetings. ●​ Handled inbound and outbound communications professionally across departments. ●​ Maintained accurate digital and physical records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. ●​ Supported administrative workflows, documentation compliance, and organized office systems. ●​ Demonstrated strong multitasking skills in a structured, fast-paced office environment. Quality Control Officer | Juhel Parenteral Pharmaceutical Company, Awka, Anambra State | November 2020 – April 2021. ●​ Maintained detailed medical and regulatory documentation with high accuracy. ●​ Followed strict SOPs to ensure compliance and data integrity. ●​ Coordinated communication between pharmacists, production teams, and quality units. ●​ Supported workflow efficiency through timely reporting and organized record management.​ ​ EDUCATION Bachelor of Sciences, Applied Biochemistry Nnamdi Azikiwe University Akwa, Anambra State | 2018 Diploma, Registered Nurse College of Nursing Sciences, Iyienu Ogidi, Anambra State | 2025 CERTIFICATIONS ●​ Basic Life Support (BLS) | 2025 ●​ Electrocardiography (ECG Level 1) | 2025 ●​ Basic Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Program (BONEP) | 2025 ●​ Emergency Care Provider (ECP) | 2025 ●​ Health Safety and Environment (HSE 1,2&3) | 2025 ●​ In- demand IT Support Training | 2025 ​ ​
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