Patient Access & Registration Specialist - Front Desk

Klickitat Valley Health
Goldendale, Washington

Salary: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Position Type:
Full Time | 32 hours per week

Schedule:

Varied Shifts
Classification:
Non-Exempt

Search managed in partnership with Rural Staffing Services. Initial conversations for this opportunity begin with the RSS team.

This opportunity is being supported by Rural Staffing Services in partnership with Klickitat Valley Health.

We believe rural healthcare hiring should be transparent, thoughtful, and built on real connection.

That means:

You see the hospital, location, and compensation up front
You have a real conversation with us, not just submit a resume
Your experience, goals, and approach to patient service are shared in a meaningful way with the organization

Rural Staffing Services serves as the first step in this process.

We work directly with hospital leadership to present thoughtfully vetted candidates so their teams can stay focused on patient care while we focus on connection.

To be considered for this opportunity, please apply through Rural Staffing Services using the link below.

If you apply directly to the hospital, we may not be able to include you in this process.

This is a relationship-first hiring process where your approach to patient service and teamwork matters.

Every patient interaction begins with someone who helps them feel welcomed, supported, and guided through the healthcare experience.

Rural Staffing Services is supporting Klickitat Valley Health in recruiting a Patient Access Specialist to join their Hospital Registration team.

This role plays an important part in supporting patient flow, collecting accurate patient information, and ensuring individuals and families feel supported from the moment they enter the hospital.

For someone who enjoys helping people, staying organized, and contributing to a collaborative healthcare team, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Klickitat Valley Health is a trusted Critical Access Hospital serving the residents of Klickitat County and surrounding communities in south-central Washington.

The organization provides emergency and inpatient care along with a wide range of services including diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, general surgery, respiratory therapy, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral health, dental, optometry, pain management, and hospice care.

Klickitat Valley Health also operates a well-established primary care clinic on the hospital campus and employs more than 300 staff dedicated to serving their community.

Providers and staff work in a collaborative environment where relationships matter and patient care is the shared priority.

Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale sits on the sunny side of the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by wide open landscapes, rolling hills, and stunning views of Mount Hood.

Local highlights include:

Hiking, fishing, and boating along the Columbia River Gorge
Access to Mount Hood for skiing and outdoor recreation
Goldendale Observatory State Park, one of the nation's premier public observatories
Local wineries and agricultural communities throughout Klickitat County
A welcoming small-town community where people truly know their neighbors

Goldendale offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the beauty and pace of life in rural Washington.

Patient access is often the first point of contact in the healthcare experience.

This role helps ensure patients are welcomed, information is accurate, and care teams have the information they need to provide timely services.

Strong patient access processes support both patient satisfaction and the smooth operation of the entire…