Patient Access Specialist — Hospital Admissions (32 hrs)

Horizon Health Corporation; Westlake (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation & generous PT

Excellent medical, dental, vision & Rx

401(k) with company match

Educational Assistance

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development across UHS network

Access to HealthStream CEU courses

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida, is seeking an inpatient admissions/registration professional to greet and collect patient information, verify insurance, and complete ED check‑in procedures. You will participate in cross‑training across admitting, business office and ER areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in an acute care setting, and strong communication and organizational skills. BLS certification and basic computer literacy are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an acute care facility or related environment preferred.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in other areas (Admitting, Business Office, ER).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and organizational skills required.
• Medical Terminology knowledge is preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Filing skills.
• Typing skills.
• Familiarity with HMO/PPO contracts beneficial.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet and collect all incoming patient information to determine demographics per regulations and hospital policies.
• Procure reimbursement verification from third parties and maintain records appropriately.
• Be cross-trained and float to other areas or departments as needed.
• Recognize signs of stroke and initiate a stroke alert; verbalize alert process.
• Assign temporary patient identification in ED; complete full registration upon arrival to the ED.
• Maintain currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1-hour online training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida, is seeking an inpatient admissions/registration professional to greet and collect patient information, verify insurance, and complete ED check‑in procedures. You will participate in cross‑training across admitting, business office and ER areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year in an acute care setting, and strong communication and organizational skills. BLS certification and basic computer literacy are preferred.