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Remote field assistant jobs are open across environmental consulting, public health research, and field data collection, with remote-first firms and distributed research teams hiring at both entry-level and experienced levels. Employers hiring remotely right now include Alignment Health, Aurora University, and Principal Financial. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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See related jobsAlignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will be apart of the Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program is a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven program that is intended to care for and support Alignment Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. Works within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and home-based patient care. Assess’, develops, and coordinates options and services promoting quality care in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit.
Responsibilities:
1. M-F schedule. 2 days a week conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members and 3 days a week working from home.
2. In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
3. Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
4. Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
5. Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
6. Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
7. Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
8. Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
9. Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience. Previous EMR experience preferred. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred
Education:
- Required: Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program
Specialized Skills:
- Required:
- Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Licensure:
- Required: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance
- Preferred:
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $113,332.00 - $169,999.00Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health’s talent acquisition team, please email careers@ahcusa.com.
Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.
The Field Remote Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will be apart of the Jump Start Assessment (JSA) program is a physician-led and advanced practice clinician-driven program that is intended to care for and support Alignment Healthcare patients with complex and chronic care needs. Works within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, case managers, and other health care team members to ensure proper delivery of clinical and home-based patient care. Assess’, develops, and coordinates options and services promoting quality care in order to achieve optimal health care outcomes while also ensuring cost-effective care complying with Alignment policy and all state and federal regulations. Our members are typically aged 65 and over and home and virtual visits will be between 45 and 60 minutes depending on whether it is an annual or initial visit.
Responsibilities:
1. M-F schedule. 2 days a week conduct in-home assessments (with some outpatient clinical work) on health plan members and 3 days a week working from home.
2. In-Home Assessments will include obtaining comprehensive history, physical exam, medication review, and appropriate cognitive/depression/safety screenings.
3. Comfort with End-of-life care discussions imperative.
4. Laboratory specimen collection in the home setting when appropriate.
5. Identify diagnoses to be used in active medical management and care management of patients with focus on chronic disease management.
6. Communicate findings of the patient assessment to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care.
7. Provide patient/family/caretaker education, with an emphasis on close monitoring and follow up of patient needs.
8. Emphasis on knowledge of appropriate community resources for referral.
9. Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Required: None
- Preferred: One (1) year of prior clinical or home care experience. Previous EMR experience preferred. Experience in care of older adult (geriatric) patients preferred
Education:
- Required: Master’s degree from an accredited NP Program or PA program
Specialized Skills:
- Required:
- Ability to communicate positively, professionally and effectively with others.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem solving, organizational and time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Licensure:
- Required: Active California state Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
Active Nurse Practitioner Board Certification/Physician Assistant Certification
NPI Number, DEA, Valid BLS
Valid California driver license and current automobile insurance
- Preferred:
Essential Physical Functions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
2. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Pay Range: $113,332.00 - $169,999.00Pay range may be based on a number of factors including market location, education, responsibilities, experience, etc.
Alignment Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- DISCLAIMER: Please beware of recruitment phishing scams affecting Alignment Health and other employers where individuals receive fraudulent employment-related offers in exchange for money or other sensitive personal information. Please be advised that Alignment Health and its subsidiaries will never ask you for a credit card, send you a check, or ask you for any type of payment as part of consideration for employment with our company. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. If you would like to verify the legitimacy of an email sent by or on behalf of Alignment Health’s talent acquisition team, please email careers@ahcusa.com.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote field assistant jobs.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for field travel
- Physical ability to work outdoors in variable weather and terrain
- Experience with data collection, field measurements, or site documentation
- Familiarity with GPS devices, survey equipment, or field instruments
- OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain it before start date
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or related field
Tips for Your Remote Field Assistant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote field assistant openings from across the country in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your background, since remote postings attract wide applicant pools and move quickly.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote field assistant employers prioritize candidates who communicate clearly in writing without prompting. Mention specific tools you've used for async updates, like shared logs or project tracking platforms, and give a concrete example of coordinating field work without real-time contact.
Build a field documentation sample
Put together one or two examples of field reports, data logs, or site summaries you've produced. Remote employers can't observe your process directly, so a clean, accurate sample document demonstrates the core skill they're hiring for more convincingly than a resume line.
Target companies with distributed field teams
Focus your search on environmental consultancies, public health research firms, and data collection companies that operate across multiple regions. These organizations have already built remote coordination workflows and are more likely to have ongoing remote field assistant needs.
Remote Field Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote field assistant job?
Start by targeting remote-first environmental firms, public health organizations, and research companies that coordinate distributed field teams. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with async reporting tools like shared drives and project management platforms. A portfolio showing completed field data work, sample reports, or documentation you've produced independently gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list duties.
Which companies hire remote field assistants?
Companies hiring remote field assistants right now include Alignment Health, Aurora University, and Principal Financial, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first environmental consultancies, distributed public health research organizations, and technology-driven data collection firms that coordinate field work across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote field assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. You can open the door by demonstrating strong written communication, familiarity with field documentation tools, and any self-directed project, volunteer fieldwork, or coursework that shows you can gather and report data without being walked through every step.
Do you need a degree for remote field assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated field skills, accurate data collection, and reliable documentation than a specific credential. Relevant certifications, hands-on fieldwork, and a clear record of delivering clean, organized field reports can carry as much weight as a degree, particularly at smaller remote-first firms and research organizations.
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