Patient Relations Specialist, Part Time

Brightlightimaging; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with 4% company match

Competitive pay & growth opportunities

Paid on-site training

Job summary

Bright Light Medical Imaging in Arlington Heights seeks a Patient Relations Specialist (Part Time) to greet patients, manage calls, assist with check-in, and maintain accurate records while protecting patient privacy.

The role requires strong customer service, coordination with clinical staff, and adherence to HIPAA. On-site hours are Monday–Friday, 4:00 pm–9:00 pm; bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous medical/office experience preferred.
• Ability to enter data accurately and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients professionally in person and by phone.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls.
• Assist patients with check-in forms and collect payments.
• Maintain patient records and protect privacy per HIPAA.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medics Premier

Job description

Bright Light Medical Imaging is a physician-led, multi-location imaging center where professionals don’t just work—they belong. We foster a supportive, team-driven culture that feels like family, where every member is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. With cutting-edge technology, opportunities for advancement, and a workplace built on integrity and compassion, our team loves coming to work each day. Employees here aren’t just colleagues; they’re part of something bigger—a community that truly cares. If you’re looking for a career where your skills are valued, your contributions matter, and you feel at home, Bright Light is the place for you.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Patient Relations Specialist, Part Time

Location: On-siteArlington Heights

Days/Hours: Monday- Friday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet patients professionally and courteously, both in person and on the phone
• Answering, screening and directing incoming calls as necessary
• Assist patients with check in forms, maintain accurate patient records and collect and process applicable payments
• Perform clerical account processing while confidentially maintaining and protecting patient information by adhering to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
• Scheduling and confirming of clinical appointments utilizing our medical records platform, Medics Premier
• Ensure orders are correctly scheduled; name, exam type, referring provider, authorization request
  
• Assists with administrative support in collaborating with internal departmental teams
• Notify technologist of appointment arrivals, assist with patient flow
• Comprehension of standard insurance protocols for referrals, authorizations, co-payments, deductibles
  
• Obtain authorization for scheduled services, providing any required clinical documents if needed, notification made if financial clearance is not achieved in advance of appointed date
  
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Ability to alternate between prolonged periods sitting, frequent standing, lifting, reaching, stooping. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs
  

QUALITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

• Professional, positive customer focused attitude
• Solid, concise verbal communication skills
• Exhibits composure in busy, fast paced environment
• Organized, with great attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to change quickly; schedule disruptions, cancelled appointments
• Ability to be resourceful and take initiative when issues arise
• Multitasking and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks
• Preferred bilingual Spanish/English

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Relevant prior experience favored working in medical/office setting
• Prior data entry/word processing experience
• Medical terminology knowledge is a plus
  

BENEFITS & TOTAL REWARDS:

• Paid time off
  
• Paid on-site training
• 401(k) with 4% company match, when eligible
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities
• Quarterly appreciation breakfast/Lunch

Bright Light Medical Imaging is impacted by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for recruiting from vendors such as Indeed, Glassdoor, Zip Recruiter and LinkedIn as a result of these vendor’s presentation of received resumes in their portal. All employment interviewing and hiring decisions are made by our employees. For questions contact our recruiting team at [e-mail]