Bilingual Patient Service Representative (Avondale)

Orthodontic Experts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Travel Pay

Orthodontic treatment at discount

Job summary

Orthodontic Experts is seeking a Patient Service Representative in Chicago, IL to warmly welcome visitors and manage front desk duties. You will answer calls, collect patient information, and provide administrative support to the clinical team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of customer service, 2 years of patient service, and fluent Spanish. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of customer service experience.
• Minimum 2 years of patient service experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors warmly and provide information and assistance.
• Answer incoming calls and manage the front desk.
• Collect necessary patient information for new patients.
• Check in and check out patients, including payments and scheduling.
• Maintain up-to-date comm-log and patient/parent communication records.
• Review and adjust daily clinic schedule and open spots.
• Coordinate bondings approvals and insurance status.
• Respond to emails and keep the reception area organized.

Skills

Customer service

Patient service

Bilingual Spanish

De-escalation

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About us: At Orthodontic Experts, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and setting the standard for orthodontic excellence. With 32 locations across the greater Chicagoland area, Wisconsin, and Indiana, and continued growth ahead, we are focused on transforming smiles and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about high-quality care and align with our Core Values:

• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Transparency

Job Description

As a Patient Service Representative, you will be responsible for providing a warm welcome to all visitors and providing them with the necessary information and assistance they need. You will also be responsible for answering incoming calls, managing the front desk, and providing general administrative support

Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To

• Answer all phone calls.
• Listen and return all voicemails left in front of office phones.
• Check-in new and existing patients and let the clinical staff know that the patient has arrived.
• Collect all necessary patient information for new patients (Patient registration form, Medical History Form, HIPAA privacy notice)
• Check out patients (collect payments, make next appointment)
• Handle questions and provide information to walk-in patients.
• Maintain comm-log up to date with all necessary patient/parent communication information.
• Review the daily schedule of the clinic for any changes.
• Check the daily schedule in advance and fill in any open spots with bondings/adjustments/new patient consultations at least two days prior. Adjust clinic hours based on the schedule.
• Review for Bonding approvals
• Check if all bondings are Approved and Active with insurance (the day before & day of the appointment).
• Understand cancellation policy and reiterate it to patients.
• Print end of the day reports.
• Maintain office/reception area cleanliness.
• Check and reply to all office emails
• Check collected payments against the report and check all credit card transactions.
• Call patients with outstanding balances
• In the event you are traveling to another clinic, you are required to perform all duties and responsibilities of your role including administrative tasks.
• Participate in Marketing events
• Cash handling
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High school degree or GED equivalent
• 3 years of customer service experience
• 2 years of patient service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.)
• Excellent problem solving and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual - Spanish required

Working Hours/ Location/Pay

• Monday – Wednesday 8:45am – 5:00pm
• Thursday - Friday 6.45am - 3:00pm
• 2 Saturdays per month
• Two 9:45am- 6:00pm Shifts per month
• 3339 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago , IL 60618
• Travel required to Harwood Heights,Skokie, Pilsen and Bucktown.
• Rate of pay - $19 - $20

Benefits (for our full-time employees)

• Paid Patient Service Representative Training
• Travel Pay (when traveling to sister clinics farther than 15 miles away from base clinic)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) and matching
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection - LifeLock
• MetLaw
• Pet Insurance
• Free and discounted Orthodontic Treatment
• Monthly Bonuses

Salary Description

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00