Patient Admissions Assistant

Red River Hospital in Wichita Falls TX

Red River Hospital is seeking a compassionate detail-oriented Patient Admissions Assistant to support the admission and registration of incoming behavioral health patients. This role is essential to patient safety customer service and the smooth coordination of care.

This position is ideal for candidates with healthcare admissions or patient services experience who thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Part time position available from 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

• Greet patients families and transport staff upon arrival
• Complete patient admissions registrations and data entry accurately and efficiently
• Explain admission paperwork and consent forms prior to patient signing
• Notify clinical leadership of patient arrivals and coordinate patient placement
• Ensure all required patient information is collected verified and processed
• Schedule and coordinate appointments with medical and behavioral health staff
• Answer phones manage paperwork and assist with insurance-related communication
• Conduct routine patient safety checks and document per facility guidelines (including 15-minute checks when required)
• Observe patient behavior and communicate concerns or changes to clinical staff
• Assist with contraband searches and documentation of patient belongings/valuables
• Obtain patient vital signs height and weight when assigned
• Support a safe clean and structured environment for patients and staff
• Assist with incident reporting and follow-up documentation
• Provide or coordinate patient transportation when needed
• Deliver excellent customer service with professionalism empathy and urgency

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare setting
• Strong data entry organization and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to patient safety confidentiality and ethical care
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations

• Bachelors degree preferred (Social Services or related field a plus)
• 1 year of healthcare admissions or patient services experience preferred