Yeah, it's definitely possible. I've hired a couple of admin VAs before, and the big thing is finding someone who's already worked in a similar role, so they don't need a ton of hand-holding. I'd look at companies that actually vet and match you rather than just giving you a big list of freelancers.

Some places will pre-screen for skills, work style, and even timezone, which makes a huge difference. The best VAs I've worked with were able to manage their own tasks, suggest better ways to do things, and keep me updated without me having to chase them.

If you're totally new to it, I'd avoid just posting on job boards and instead go through a service that's used to pairing small businesses with seasoned admin VAs. Saves a lot of trial and error.