Bilingual Receptionist-ACCESS Northwest

Access Community Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO

403(B) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Cross-departmental collaboration

Job summary

ACCESS Community Health Network is seeking a friendly, patient-focused Front Desk Receptionist in our Chicago location. You will greet patients, collect data, schedule visits, process payments, and ensure a smooth, welcoming experience in a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to work some evenings and Saturdays. Bilingual English/Spanish and Epic EMR experience are preferred; CPR/BLS certification is a

Qualifications

• Front desk receptionist experience preferred in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patients’ first point of contact and create a welcoming environment at the front desk.
• Guide patients through check-in, data collection, appointment scheduling, and payments.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to support patient-centered care.
• Participate in efforts to improve patient care and community health outcomes.
• Receive comprehensive training with Epic EMR.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

• Bilingual English/Spanish

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities.

Who We Are

If you want to work for a mission-driven organization that’s impacting community health care both on a local and national level, then Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) may be the perfect place for you. As a nationally recognized leader in community health, we continue to innovate and improve our integrated care model to address the total health and wellness of our patients. Our dedicated staff are committed to advancing health equity and making a long-term impact on the health outcomes of the more than 150,000 patients that count on ACCESS as their medical home each year.

Position Summary

• Serve as patients’ first point of contact and create a welcoming and supportive environment at the front desk.


• Guide patients through check-in, collect accurate data, schedule appointments, process payments, and ensure their visit is smooth and efficient.


• Deliver high-quality customer service to support ACCESS' patient-centered medical home model.


• Advance organizational goals to improve patient care and community health outcomes.


• Receive comprehensive training and hands-on experience with Epic, one of the world's leading Electronic Medical Record systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Basic proficiency in computer skills


• Ability to work some evenings and Saturdays


• CPR/Basic Life Support Certification


• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Receptionist experience in a health care setting


• Customer service experience


• Administrative experience


• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems experience

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship program


• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Generous PTO after introduction period


• 403(B) retirement plan and financial resources to help you save and plan for your retirement


• Life Insurance


• Opportunity to participate in cross-departmental committees to innovate and transform our care delivery model and our workplace.

ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.

The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.