EA / Practice Manager
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 β R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Executive Assistant / Practice Manager
Remote: South Africa (Preferred) and LATAM
Schedule: Mo-Fr U.S. CST Business Hours
Compensation: $2,000 β $2,500 USD/month, depending on experience and overall fit.
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About the Company
Our client is a growingTexas-based hair restoration practicefocused on providing high-quality, personalized care to patients throughout their hair restoration journey.
As the practice continues to grow, the practice owner is looking for a highly organized, proactive professional who can take ownership of the administrative, scheduling, patient communication, and lead management responsibilities that come with a busy practice.
This is an opportunity to become a trusted operational partner to the practice owner and play an important role in keeping the practice organized, responsive, and running efficiently.
Role Overview
TheExecutive Assistant / Practice Managerwill serve as a key operational partner to the practice owner, taking ownership of day-to-day administrative, scheduling, patient communication, and lead follow-up responsibilities.
This is ahands-on, high-ownership role. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable managing an executive calendar, responding to new patient leads, following up with prospective patients, coordinating appointments, sending consents, and handling administrative tasks within the practice's EMR.
A major component of the role will belead management and patient communication, ensuring new inquiries are contacted promptly and prospective patients receive consistent follow-up throughout the consultation process.
The right candidate will be proactive, highly organized, responsive, and capable of identifying what needs to be done without requiring constant direction.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Practice Administration
* Manage and maintain the practice owner's calendar, appointments, meetings, and daily schedule.
* Organize and prioritize competing appointments, tasks, and administrative responsibilities.
* Monitor incoming communications and ensure important requests are addressed promptly, including answering calls during business hours.
* Coordinate meetings, reminders, follow-ups, and other administrative activities.
* Maintain organized digital records and practice documentation.
* Identify recurring administrative bottlenecks and proactively improve workflows.
* Take ownership of day-to-day administrative responsibilities to reduce the workload on the practice owner.
* Serve as a reliable operational point of contact for routine practice matters.
Lead Management & Patient Communication
* Monitor new leads and inquiries within the CRM.
* Respond promptly and professionally to prospective patient inquiries.
* Conduct initial outreach and maintain ongoing conversations with prospective patients.
* Follow up consistently with leads who have not yet scheduled.
* Answer basic questions and provide appropriate information about the practice and appointment process.
* Track lead activity and ensure prospective patients do not fall through the cracks.
* Help move qualified leads toward consultations and appointments.
* Maintain accurate CRM records and update lead statuses throughout the patient journey.
* Communicate with prospective patients in a warm, professional, and service-oriented manner.
Scheduling & Appointment Coordination
* Schedule new patient consultations and follow-up appointments.
* Coordinate appointments around the physician's availability and practice schedule.
* Send appointment confirmations, reminders, and relevant communications.
* Reschedule appointments when necessary and manage schedule changes proactively.
* Help maintain an efficient daily schedule and minimize unnecessary gaps.
* Ensure patients receive clear information regarding upcoming appointments.
Patient Documentation & Practice Support
* Send and track patient forms, consents, and required documentation.
* Follow up with patients to ensure required paperwork is completed before appointments or procedures.
* Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
* Coordinate administrative communication between patients and the practice.
* Support the practice with additional patient-facing administrative responsibilities as needed.
* Maintain a high level of discretion when handling confidential patient information.
EMR & Billing Support
* Enter and maintain patient information within the practice's EMR system.
* Assist with billing patients through the EMR.
* Process and coordinate administrative billing tasks accurately and on time.
* Monitor outstanding administrative items and follow up as needed.
* Learn and confidently navigate the practice's EMR, CRM, scheduling, and other software platforms.
* Help maintain accurate patient and billing records.
Hard Skills
* 2+ years of experiencein an Executive Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Patient Coordinator, P
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β