Customer Service Representative

Overview

Compensation

Starting pay: $16.00 to $17.00 per hour

Full-time | Bloomington, Illinois | Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred

Starting pay is based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Chestnut offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and your well-being, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and career advancement.

Overview

Use your language skills to help people feel welcomed, understood, and supported.

Great customer service can make a real difference, especially when someone is reaching out for healthcare or support. Being able to communicate with someone in the language they're most comfortable using can make that experience even better.

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a full-time Bilingual Customer Service Representative in Bloomington, Illinois. We're especially interested in candidates who can communicate effectively in both Spanish and English and want to use those skills to serve patients and families in our community.

You'll often be one of the first people a patient speaks with when they call or visit Chestnut. You'll welcome patients, answer questions, schedule appointments, complete registration and check-in, verify insurance information, collect payments, and help connect people with the services they need.

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, communicates with patience and respect, and can stay organized in a busy healthcare environment.

If you're bilingual and want to put both your language and customer service skills to work somewhere they can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Use your Spanish and English language skills every day to help patients and families feel more comfortable and understood.
• Make a difference by helping people access healthcare and other important services.
• Be a welcoming first point of contact for individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Build valuable healthcare experience in patient access, scheduling, insurance verification, electronic medical records, and healthcare operations.
• Work with a collaborative team that values compassion, respect, and great service.
• Enjoy variety in a role where every patient interaction is a little different.
• Build skills and experience that can open doors to other career opportunities throughout Chestnut.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and visitors and provide friendly, respectful assistance in both Spanish and English when appropriate.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to questions, and connect callers with the appropriate staff or services.
• Help Spanish-speaking patients and families navigate registration, scheduling, and other routine customer service interactions.
• Interview patients in person and by phone to collect and update demographic, financial, insurance, and other information.
• Schedule appointments based on patient needs and coordinate nurse triage when medical concerns meet established red-flag protocols.
• Check patients in and out and ensure required forms, consents, disclosures, and signatures are completed.
• Verify insurance and payer eligibility using approved systems and update the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Answer questions regarding fees, collect and record payments, and obtain required identification and insurance documentation.
• Scan and attach documents to patient records and provide backup support to medical records staff.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment by following emergency procedures and monitoring patient and visitor activity.
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement activities, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with coworkers and provide backup support to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of patient, financial, and organizational information.
• Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence and treat every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service background required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Spanish and English preferred.
• Healthcare, medical office, patient access, registration, scheduling, or similar experience is a plus.
• Experience with insurance verification, electronic medical records (EMR), or scheduling software preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent telephone, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to help patients feel comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy environment.
• Basic keyboarding and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft products.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures and equipment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to commute between Chestnut locations when needed to perform assigned duties.
• Valid driver's license and private automobile insurance.
• Must meet agency requirements for automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization

About Chestnut

Since 1973, Chestnut Health Systems has been improving lives through integrated behavioral health, primary care, substance use treatment, prevention, research, and community partnerships.

Today, more than 800 compassionate employees serve individuals and families throughout Illinois and Missouri. Our interdisciplinary teams deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care that integrates behavioral health, primary care, dental, and community-based services to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.

At Chestnut, we want every person who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, respected, and understood. Bilingual team members help us strengthen that connection and better serve the diverse individuals and families in our communities.

Additional Information

Think you'd be a great fit but don't meet every qualification?

Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We'd love to learn more about your unique experiences and how you can contribute to our mission.

To be considered, applicants must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions.

Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

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