Remote Assistant Department Manager Jobs
Remote assistant department manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed retail operations, and digital-first organizations in e-commerce, healthcare administration, and logistics. Employers hiring remotely right now include NORC at the University of Chicago, Dodge & Cox, and Emory University. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Remote, USScheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Performs follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities, verifying the accuracy and completeness of insurance records, and claims, contacting insurance companies as well as other related duties to expedite payments from various payers for physician services.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties on various financial classifications to ensure timely and accurate payment of physician charges.
- Reviews patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, invoice resolution, correspondence, remittances, requests for additional information, or other appropriate handling.
- Utilizes Epic, system tools, and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, attachments, eligibility, and authorization/referral inquiry.
- Consistently meets the Quality Assurance (QA) and meaningful efficiency standards of working invoices/accounts each day and follows best practices for one-touch resolution as established within the department.
- Interacts with management and staff members to discuss issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Claims Resolution, Collections Strategies, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Billing, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Insurance Follow Up, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Telephone CommunicationsGrade
C06-HSalary Range
$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.Location
Remote, USScheduled Hours
40Position Summary
Performs follow-up on insurance billing and collection activities, verifying the accuracy and completeness of insurance records, and claims, contacting insurance companies as well as other related duties to expedite payments from various payers for physician services.Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs insurance follow-up billing and collection duties on various financial classifications to ensure timely and accurate payment of physician charges.
- Reviews patient accounts to verify the accuracy of information including insurance, eligibility, invoice resolution, correspondence, remittances, requests for additional information, or other appropriate handling.
- Utilizes Epic, system tools, and payer websites for claim submission, claim status, attachments, eligibility, and authorization/referral inquiry.
- Consistently meets the Quality Assurance (QA) and meaningful efficiency standards of working invoices/accounts each day and follows best practices for one-touch resolution as established within the department.
- Interacts with management and staff members to discuss issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
Office equipment
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
Work Experience:
Skills:
Claims Resolution, Collections Strategies, Communication, Computer Literacy, Confidential Data Handling, Epic EHR, Health Insurance Billing, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Insurance Follow Up, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Telephone CommunicationsGrade
C06-HSalary Range
$17.89 - $26.35 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.See All 5 Remote Assistant Department Manager Jobs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant department manager jobs.
- One to three years of retail or operations supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and schedule a team of hourly associates
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and store operations software
- Strong communication skills for coaching associates and reporting to store managers
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Department Manager Job Search
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote assistant department managers coordinate teams without face-to-face contact, so your resume and cover letter should name the tools you use: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, or similar. Hiring managers for remote roles screen for written clarity before they ever schedule a call.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote assistant department manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show results from distributed team leadership
Remote employers want evidence you've managed people or processes across locations, not just within one building. Quantify outcomes you drove without in-person oversight, such as department efficiency improvements or on-time delivery rates across a dispersed team.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Remote hiring panels ask how you handle miscommunication across time zones, keep remote direct reports accountable, and maintain visibility into department performance without walking the floor. Prepare concrete examples for each of these before your first screen.
Remote Assistant Department Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant department manager job?
Target remote-first retailers, e-commerce companies, and distributed operations teams, since these employers are most likely to hire assistant department managers without requiring on-site presence. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, self-direction, and the ability to coordinate across time zones without in-person check-ins. Demonstrating experience with async tools like Slack, project management software, and digital reporting gives your application a clear edge over candidates who list only general management skills.
Which companies hire remote assistant department managers?
Remote assistant department manager roles are posted by NORC at the University of Chicago, Dodge & Cox, and Emory University and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first companies, distributed e-commerce operations, and large multi-location organizations that manage departments centrally across regions.
Can you get a remote assistant department manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level assistant department manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Remote-first e-commerce startups and distributed service companies are the most open to entry-level candidates. Showing that you've led small projects, managed schedules or inventory digitally, or coordinated a remote team in any capacity makes a stronger case than a blank resume.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant department manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated management results, familiarity with digital operations tools, and evidence of cross-functional coordination over a formal degree. Candidates who can show they've supervised teams, hit operational targets, or managed workflows through software platforms are competitive even without a four-year credential.
Which industries hire the most remote assistant department managers?
Remote assistant department manager roles concentrate in Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire assistant department managers remotely because their operations run across distributed teams that require centralized coordination without a fixed headquarters location.
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