Bilingual Medical Receptionist - Front Office & Auths

Community Physicians; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Physicians in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our outpatient and AL/IL clinics as the first point of contact for patients and visitors.

This role combines friendly front-office support with essential administrative duties, including scheduling, insurance verification, and obtaining prior authorizations to keep care moving smoothly. Arabic-speaking candidates are highly preferred to assist diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a medical office front desk or healthcare administrative setting.
• Experience obtaining prior authorizations and verifying insurance benefits strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients upon arrival, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.
• Answer and manage incoming phone calls, taking accurate messages and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage the clinic calendar to optimize provider time and patient access.
• Assist patients with check-out, including scheduling follow-up appointments and providing visit summaries.

Skills

Arabic speaking

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or medical office certification preferred

Tools

EMR systems (Ethizo, Epic, Cerner)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Physicians in Orland Park, IL is seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our outpatient and AL/IL clinics as the first point of contact for patients and visitors.

This role combines friendly front-office support with essential administrative duties, including scheduling, insurance verification, and obtaining prior authorizations to keep care moving smoothly. Arabic-speaking candidates are highly preferred to assist diverse patient populations.