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Hire a healthcare admin assistant in the Philippines
This seat runs the front office remotely: scheduling, reminders, insurance checks, records, and patient messages. With Rekruuto, a full-time healthcare admin assistant in the Philippines is $1,800 a month and works your hours. A U.S. hire at the BLS median costs about $5,703 a month with employer costs. Start in 14 days, with a 1-week trial.
What does a healthcare admin assistant in the Philippines cost compared with a U.S. hire?
The U.S. figure is the national median wage for medical secretaries and administrative assistants (SOC 43-6013), multiplied by what private employers spend on benefits and payroll taxes for every $1 of pay in office and administrative support occupations. Our figure is the flat monthly price you pay us.
| U.S. hire at the median | Rekruuto, full-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary per year | $45,930 | Included in the monthly price |
| Employer cost multiplier | × 1.49 | None on your side |
| Per month | $5,703 | $1,800 |
| Per year | $68,436 | $21,600 |
| Difference per year | $46,836 ($3,903 a month) | |
The comparison covers compensation only. It leaves out recruiting fees, equipment, software, and the management time any new hire needs. U.S. pay also varies a lot by city and seniority.
What is the local market in the Philippines?
PSA does not publish medical secretaries in this table. General office clerks are the closest published benchmark. The Philippine Statistics Authority's 2024 Occupational Wages Survey puts the average monthly wage rate for general office clerks (national benchmark occupation) at ₱19,721 (about $344). The Metro Manila minimum wage is ₱755 a day from September 26, 2026, about $286 a month. These are survey averages and a legal floor, not what a skilled full-time healthcare admin assistant on U.S. hours is paid. We do not publish what each hire earns. You pay one monthly price, and we handle paying your team member.
- U.S. hire, fully loaded$68,436$5,703 a month
- Full-time Rekruuto hire$21,600$1,800 a month
- Difference per year$46,836$3,903 a month
How many working hours overlap with a healthcare admin assistant in Manila?
All of them, because our hires work in your time zone. The Philippines is on UTC+8 and does not change its clocks, so a U.S. 9-to-5 lands in the Manila evening or night. The table shows where your day falls for them.
| Your time zone | Manila time, U.S. daylight saving (March–November) | Manila time, U.S. standard time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. |
| Central (CT) | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. |
| Mountain (MT) | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Pacific (PT) | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. | 1 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
For a healthcare admin assistant, keep these for the hours you are both online:
- Answering patient calls and booking appointments
- Same-day schedule changes
- Insurance questions while the patient is on the line
These can run from a written queue, so they do not need you on a call:
- Appointment reminders and confirmations
- Insurance eligibility checks before visits
- Records requests and referral paperwork
- Clearing the patient message inbox
What skills should you screen a healthcare admin assistant for?
Each skill comes with a short test you can run in the interview or a paid trial task.
| Skill | How to test it |
|---|---|
| Scheduling in an EHR or practice system | Ask them to book, move, and cancel appointments in a demo of your system. |
| Insurance verification | Give a sample patient and payer and ask what they would check before the visit. |
| Patient-friendly phone manner | Role-play a patient who is anxious about a bill. |
| Privacy habits | Ask how they would confirm a caller's identity before discussing an appointment. |
| Accuracy with details | Give ten intake forms and check names, dates of birth, and policy numbers. |
Which Rekruuto client had a similar seat?
Oakland Hills Acupuncture, a healthcare practice, needed dependable administrative support so patient care was not interrupted. We placed a dedicated assistant with account management. Dr. David gave her an A+.
Everything has been very smooth. Roselia is extremely efficient and self‑driven—she doesn’t need reminders. I’d give her an A+. The experience with Rekruuto has been seamless and efficient.
How does hiring a healthcare admin assistant through Rekruuto work?
- Tell us your needs. Share your requirements, and we'll match you with pre-vetted professionals who fit your unique needs.
- Meet your matches. We'll introduce you to carefully selected candidates. Interview and choose the perfect fit for your team.
- Start your trial. Work with your new team member for a week. Love them, or we'll find a replacement or refund your money.
- Onboard and embed. Seamlessly integrate your new hire into your team and watch your business grow.
Hiring and onboarding take 14 days. The first week is a trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
Frequently asked questions
What can a healthcare admin assistant in the Philippines do for a clinic?
Scheduling, reminders, insurance eligibility checks, records requests, referral paperwork, and patient messages. Clinical decisions stay with your licensed staff.
How do I handle patient data with an offshore assistant?
Give access through your EHR's user roles, keep data inside your systems, and follow your own HIPAA policies and agreements. Ask us on the call how access is set up.
Can a remote healthcare assistant answer patient calls?
Yes. They work your clinic's hours, so calls are answered during the day your patients call.
How much does a full-time healthcare admin assistant from the Philippines cost with Rekruuto?
$1,800 a month. Hiring can start in 14 days with a 1-week trial.
How much does a U.S. healthcare admin assistant cost compared with Rekruuto?
The BLS median for medical secretaries and administrative assistants is $45,930 a year (May 2025). With employer costs (× 1.49, BLS June 2026) that is about $68,436 a year, or $5,703 a month. A full-time Rekruuto hire is $1,800 a month.
What time is it in the Philippines when a U.S. workday starts?
The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year. 9 a.m. Eastern is 9 p.m. in Manila during U.S. daylight saving time and 10 p.m. in winter. Your healthcare admin assistant works your hours, so the full workday overlaps.
Related pages
- Healthcare assistant role page
- Every role we place in the Philippines
- Customer support and healthcare front-desk guides
- Hire a customer service virtual assistant in the Philippines
- Hire a virtual assistant in the Philippines
- Hire a legal assistant in the Philippines
- Offshore Hiring Costs 2026 report
- Philippines vs Latin America for offshoring
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), national estimates, May 2025.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026 (USDL-26-1494), Table 5, June 2026, released September 9, 2026.
- Philippine Statistics Authority, 2024 Occupational Wages Survey, August 2024, released November 2025.
- National Wages and Productivity Commission (Philippines), NCR daily minimum wage rates, Wage Order No. NCR-28, Effective September 26, 2026.
- World Bank, Official exchange rate, local currency per US$, period average (PA.NUS.FCRF), 2024 and 2025 annual averages. Peso figures converted at the 2024 and 2025 averages.