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Physician's Personal Assistant (Part-Time)

Assist World

Healthcare & Clinical Full-time
South Africa $8,400 – $10,800/yr June 25, 2026

Job description

We are a staffing agency recruiting on behalf of a busy U.S.-based physician and entrepreneur who is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to help manage both personal and business responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a medical professional who is launching a new medical expert legal consulting business while balancing a busy family life. The role is primarily focused on personal assistance (75%) with some business support responsibilities (25%). The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating order in a fast-moving environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Personal Support (75%)

  • Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, rental cars, accommodations, and itineraries
  • Manage travel logistics for recurring work trips and family vacations
  • Schedule and coordinate personal, family, and children's medical appointments
  • Conduct research on service providers, consultants, specialists, schools, extracurricular programs, and other personal needs
  • Manage calendars, reminders, and important deadlines
  • Handle various administrative tasks and personal projects as assigned
  • Serve as a trusted point of coordination for personal affairs

Business Support (25%)

  • Provide general administrative support for a growing medical expert legal consulting business
  • Conduct online research related to business development opportunities
  • Assist with professional networking and connection-building initiatives
  • Support marketing-related administrative tasks as needed
  • Help organize business information, documents, and communications
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc business requests

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or similar administrative role
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail)
  • Strong internet research capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Reliable internet connection and home office setup

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting physicians, healthcare professionals, or entrepreneurs
  • Previous experience managing travel logistics and personal scheduling
  • Familiarity with administrative support for small businesses or startups
  • Experience working remotely with U.S.-based clients
  • Background in customer service, operations, or executive support

What We're Looking For:

  • A highly organized individual who enjoys creating structure and staying ahead of deadlines
  • Someone who is resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate needs before they arise
  • A professional and reserved personality who can build trust while maintaining confidentiality
  • A dependable self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and follows through consistently
  • Someone who thrives in a long-term support role and enjoys helping busy professionals stay focused on what matters most

We are a staffing agency recruiting on behalf of a busy U.S.-based physician and entrepreneur who is seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to help manage both personal and business responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a medical professional who is launching a new medical expert legal consulting business while balancing a busy family life. The role is primarily focused on personal assistance (75%) with some business support responsibilities (25%). The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, detail-oriented, and enjoys creating order in a fast-moving environment.


Key Responsibilities:

Personal Support (75%)

  • Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, rental cars, accommodations, and itineraries
  • Manage travel logistics for recurring work trips and family vacations
  • Schedule and coordinate personal, family, and children's medical appointments
  • Conduct research on service providers, consultants, specialists, schools, extracurricular programs, and other personal needs
  • Manage calendars, reminders, and important deadlines
  • Handle various administrative tasks and personal projects as assigned
  • Serve as a trusted point of coordination for personal affairs

Business Support (25%)

  • Provide general administrative support for a growing medical expert legal consulting business
  • Conduct online research related to business development opportunities
  • Assist with professional networking and connection-building initiatives
  • Support marketing-related administrative tasks as needed
  • Help organize business information, documents, and communications
  • Assist with special projects and ad hoc business requests

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, or similar administrative role
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Gmail)
  • Strong internet research capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Reliable internet connection and home office setup

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting physicians, healthcare professionals, or entrepreneurs
  • Previous experience managing travel logistics and personal scheduling
  • Familiarity with administrative support for small businesses or startups
  • Experience working remotely with U.S.-based clients
  • Background in customer service, operations, or executive support

What We're Looking For:

  • A highly organized individual who enjoys creating structure and staying ahead of deadlines
  • Someone who is resourceful, proactive, and able to anticipate needs before they arise
  • A professional and reserved personality who can build trust while maintaining confidentiality
  • A dependable self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and follows through consistently
  • Someone who thrives in a long-term support role and enjoys helping busy professionals stay focused on what matters most

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

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