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Hello! I'm Ethel, a Virtual Assistant based in Cebu.

I help healthcare and insurance teams with patient support, coverage verification and appointment setting, with over ten years of customer support experience behind me.

Portrait of Ethel Grace Villote
Years in support10+
Years as SME7
Companies4
Current levelL3

About meWho I am

Experienced virtual assistant and healthcare professional with a strong background in patient support, coverage management and appointment setting.

I'm outcome-focused and detail-oriented, and I hold myself accountable for consistent, high-quality work. I've handled escalated calls, verified insurance eligibility, kept busy calendars running, and trained and supervised team members along the way.

My goal is to make a real contribution to your business and build a partnership where we both succeed.

What kind of servicedo I provide you

Remote support for clinics, insurance providers and service businesses that need someone dependable on the front line.

  • Health and dental insurance verification, eligibility checks, claims and policy updates, handled accurately so patients and providers aren't left waiting.

  • Clear, empathetic help for patients with inquiries, coverage questions and sensitive situations, coordinated with healthcare providers and support programs.

  • Calendar management, lead outreach, confirmations and follow-ups, so your schedule stays full and no-shows stay low.

  • Escalated calls and complex issues resolved on time, with a track record of high customer satisfaction scores.

  • Accurate medical and client records, clean data entry, and reports you can rely on.

Job Experience

    • Assist patients and clients with insurance inquiries, claims and policy updates.
    • Verify eligibility and maintain accurate medical records.
    • Coordinate with healthcare providers and support programs to resolve inquiries.
    • Provide empathetic guidance during sensitive situations.
    • Scheduled and coordinated client appointments to keep calendars running smoothly.
    • Contacted leads professionally and confirmed appointments accurately.
    • Managed team communication and follow-ups.
    • Supervised two appointment setters and made sure daily goals were met.
    • Handled escalated customer calls and resolved complex issues on time.
    • Trained and supported new team members as a Subject Matter Expert.
    • Helped grow the team so deliverables met company goals and service standards.
    • Recognized for consistently high customer satisfaction scores.
    • Gathered and analyzed market trends, consumer preferences and competitor data.
    • Conducted surveys and compiled reports with actionable insights.
    • Applied findings to improve insurance processes and policy communication.

Skills

Patient SupportAppointment SchedulingHealth & Dental Insurance Verification Attention to DetailData ManagementCommunication Problem SolvingCollaboration

Education

2009 – 2013

Bachelor of Secondary Education

Mandaue City College