Bilingual Receptionist- Part-Time

Patient Access Specialist

Looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? If you're passionate about helping individuals access the care they need, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Patient Access Specialist. In this vital role, you'll support individuals and families seeking services, ensuring they experience a smooth, compassionate, and welcoming start to their care journey.

Part-Time | Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19133 Area| Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)

Rate: $17.00

Scheduled: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-2:30PM

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and staff in the administrative building. This role is responsible for providing a welcoming and professional environment, managing front desk operations, assisting with shared kitchen and breakroom upkeep, and supporting daily administrative functions to ensure efficient office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Greeting and assist visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls to appropriate employee/department.
• Manage the front desk area to ensure it remains clean, organized, and presentable.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries (i.e. UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc.). Notification to the employee of delivery.
• Schedule appointments and maintain conference calendars as needed.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry, filing, copying, and scanning.
• Issue visitor badges and follow building security procedures.
• Respond to general inquiries and direct individuals to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with maintenance or management regarding facility-related requests.
• Maintain office supplies and notify management of inventory needs.
• Create, activate, deactivate, and maintain employee ID badges in accordance with company security policies.
• Maintain accurate records of badge issuance and access changes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared kitchen and breakroom areas.

1. Maintain kitchen supplies and notify management of inventory needs.
2. Ensure coffee machines and water stations are clean and stocked
3. Refill kitchen and breakroom supplies (coffee, paper towels, dish soap, etc.)
4. Report to maintenance or appliance issues to management

• Other duties, responsibilities, and projects related to this position as directed by related supervisors.

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to:

Part-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including vision and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.

Requirements

Patient Access Specialist Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED and at least one (1) year of front office technician, receptionist, administrative, or related experience.
• Experience with access control or badge systems preferred (training provided)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and office equipment
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong reading and writing skills, is preferred not required.

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: "To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives." Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR's team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.