Bilingual client access specialist

Job Details:

Job Location: Grayslake Office - Grayslake, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.87 Hourly

Job Summary

Reporting to the Client Access Coordinator, the Client Access Specialist is a client-facing role responsible for delivering a professional, welcoming experience for all clients and visitors. As a first point of contact, this role supports front-end operations by ensuring patients feel welcomed, respected, and supported through efficient client onboarding, secure handling of patient records and PHI, and compassionate, patient-centered service consistent with Josselyn’s mission and values.

Schedule: Monday/Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Wednesday/Thursday 1 PM - 9 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM, every other Saturday 8:30 AM - 2 PM. Friday and Saturday shifts will alternate every other week. Candidates must be available to work the provided schedule - hours are not flexible.

Essential Responsibilities and Metrics

• Greet and interact with clients and visitors in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, serving as a welcoming first point of contact and supporting a positive patient experience.
• Adhere to established check-in and onboarding procedures to support a positive patient experience while maintaining accurate and compliant records and adhering to HIPAA and organizational privacy standards.
• Assist patients with co‑payment and invoice payments for services in a courteous and professional manner, following established billing and cash‑handling procedures.
• Reconcile daily billing activity and invoices at the end of the day, verifying accuracy and promptly addressing discrepancies in alignment with established billing procedures.
• Answer and route telephone calls in a prompt, professional, and accurate manner, supporting a positive patient experience and meeting established performance metrics for responsiveness and accuracy.
• Accurately scan, upload, and maintain client onboarding documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming waiting area, including sanitization of workstations.
• Collaborate effectively with clinical, billing, and administrative team members to ensure coordinated care, accurate information exchange, and a seamless patient experience.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail efficiently and accurately, following established procedures.
• Complete assigned projects and administrative tasks within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 2-4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Experience in a patient-facing, receptionist, or customer service role, ideally in a healthcare setting, preferred.
• Experience supporting front‑desk operations, including check-in, telephone management, documentation, and payment processing.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Presents a consistently professional appearance, demeanor, and behavior that supports a welcoming, respectful patient experience that aligns with Josselyn standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and maintains the confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to actively listen, provide clear explanations, and communicate professionally with clients, families, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Zoom.
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and ensure timely patient support while maintaining smooth front-end operations.