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Call Center Representative Bilingual
Capital Area Health Network (CAHN)
Richmond, VA—On‑Site Position
Make a real impact with Capital Area Health Network (CAHN), a dynamic and growing Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in the heart of Richmond, VA. We’re expanding our team and seeking talented, mission‑driven professionals who want to elevate community health. At CAHN, we innovate, we serve with purpose, and we are just better. Step into a role where your work creates lasting change.
Our Core Values
Compassion—We treat every person with dignity and fairness, ensuring no one feels alienated or discriminated against.
Accountability—We safeguard the confidentiality of patients and staff and maintain transparency with our community and stakeholders.
Reverence—We uplift those we serve, fostering mutual respect and shared humanity.
Excellence—We commit to continuous learning and deliver culturally responsive, high‑quality care.
Stewardship—We manage resources responsibly for the benefit of both CAHN and the communities we serve.
Who We Are
CAHN offers comprehensive primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support, ensuring every individual receives the quality care they deserve—regardless of background or circumstance.
Our Mission:
To deliver effective, accessible, and culturally responsive care, education, and advocacy that promote health and quality of life.
Discover a place where your work makes a difference.
Discover Capital Area Health Network.
Job Summary
The Bilingual Call Center Representative (English/Spanish) is responsible for answering inbound calls for CAHN’s Call Center and must demonstrate strong verbal communication skills in both languages. This role includes scheduling medical appointments and transportation for new and existing patients while ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate service.
Essential Functions
The following duties are essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with the ADA, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Answer phone calls and respond to online appointment requests in both English and Spanish.
- Accurately schedule patient appointments for all providers and locations, using knowledge of provider specialties, schedules, and insurance requirements.
- Enter or verify personal, demographic, and billing information for new and established patients.
- Obtain and confirm identification, insurance, and income information as needed.
- Coordinate transportation requests in collaboration with the Transportation Department.
- Identify and resolve patient issues using eClinicalWorks and communicate with CAHN staff when necessary.
- Educate patients on the importance of making and keeping appointments.
- Provide general educational information to patients as appropriate.
- Recognize, document, and report trends in patient calls to the supervisor.
- Update patient information in the Electronic Health Record (eClinicalWorks).
- Perform administrative duties and related tasks as assigned by management.
- Adhere to all CAHN standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule
- Monday-Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. - Occasional extended hours
- On-site position
This is an on‑site position.
Benefits at CAHN
We value our team, and it shows in our comprehensive benefits package:
Health Coverage
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Secondary Gap Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Supplemental Policies through Colonial Life
Financial Security
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% Company Match
- Employer‑Sponsored Short‑Term Disability
- Employer‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Work‑Life Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued beginning Day 1
- Self‑Care Floating Holidays
- 8.5 Paid Holidays
Additional Support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
We are committed to supporting your well‑being—at work and beyond.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- One to three years of progressive customer service experience.
- Bilingual speaking and listening proficiency in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in a call center and/or medical office strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with eClinicalWorks is a plus.
- Basic office skills, including typing, faxing, scanning, and professional telephone etiquette.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Disclaimer
This position may involve exposure to infectious agents, including HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to represent essential job functions and may be modified in accordance with ADA accommodations. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all duties or requirements. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as directed by their supervisor, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a call center or customer service environment.
- Experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in an FQHC or community health center, is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of EHR systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks, NextGen, Epic) is a plus.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or other language commonly spoken by patient population) preferred.
- Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Office
- Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer and telephone headset.
- Occasional lifting of office supplies or materials under 20 lbs.
Our Core Values
“Values that matter…because CAHN C.A.R.E.S.”
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Reverence
- Excellence
- Stewardship
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Capital Area Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our intention is to be an organization that shows up for people, enabled by a culture of belonging that is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion and reflective of the people and community we serve. We commit ourselves to enabling a workplace and a world where everyone feels they belong and unlocking potential for people everywhere. When no one gets left behind, when we move forward together, we can create limitless possibilities for all.
NOTE: Capital Area Health Network reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description, as it desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”. The aforementioned job requirements may be changed to fulfill any obligation(s) to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $18 - $21