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Patient Service Specialist roles at PeaceHealth sit at the front lines of patient care, handling scheduling, registration, and insurance verification across its hospital and clinic network. PeaceHealth has an established track record of sponsoring international workers in healthcare support functions, making it a realistic target for visa-sponsored job seekers.
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Location: Bellingham, WA
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Wound Care Specialist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.89 – $76.33. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus may be available!
Provides professional nursing direct patient care for patients with wound care needs in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Provides both education and clinical interventions that promote patient independence and self-care.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient wound/skin care. Performs conservative instrumental debridement and chemical cauterization of hypertrophic granulation tissue and closed wound edges. Initiates and monitors compression therapy for patients with venous insufficiency.
- Assess patient and develop plan of care. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. Communicates with health care team to support case management of patients.
- Develops, delivers, and evaluates education programs for patients, staff, and community. Serves as resource to physicians, staff, and community.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Product recommendation and involvement in committees and projects in area of expertise.
- Supports the pressure ulcer prevention program. Assists in review of Pressure Ulcer Policy and Procedure, monitors specialty bed utilization.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic services as they pertain to scheduling, treatment, billing, and infection control.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Required: Nursing or equivalent education and/or experience
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year Required: experience in dedicated wound care
Credentials
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
- Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse in state of practice and
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Certified Wound Specialist American Board of Wound Management or
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Wound Care Certified National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy or
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Certified Wound Care Nurse Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures (Required)
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and other applicable clinical applications (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Whatcom:
- In addition to required certification, may be required to attend course for training in Hyperbaric Medicine.
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
Job ID: 129242
Location: Bellingham, WA
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: 8 Hours
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Wound Care Specialist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $50.89 – $76.33. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus may be available!
Provides professional nursing direct patient care for patients with wound care needs in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Provides both education and clinical interventions that promote patient independence and self-care.
Essential Functions
- Provide direct patient wound/skin care. Performs conservative instrumental debridement and chemical cauterization of hypertrophic granulation tissue and closed wound edges. Initiates and monitors compression therapy for patients with venous insufficiency.
- Assess patient and develop plan of care. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards. Communicates with health care team to support case management of patients.
- Develops, delivers, and evaluates education programs for patients, staff, and community. Serves as resource to physicians, staff, and community.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Product recommendation and involvement in committees and projects in area of expertise.
- Supports the pressure ulcer prevention program. Assists in review of Pressure Ulcer Policy and Procedure, monitors specialty bed utilization.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic services as they pertain to scheduling, treatment, billing, and infection control.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Required: Nursing or equivalent education and/or experience
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year Required: experience in dedicated wound care
Credentials
- Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and
- Required: Upon Hire Registered Nurse in state of practice and
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Certified Wound Specialist American Board of Wound Management or
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Wound Care Certified National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy or
- Required: within 1-1/2 Yrs Certified Wound Care Nurse Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures (Required)
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and other applicable clinical applications (Required)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
Department / Location Specific Notes
Whatcom:
- In addition to required certification, may be required to attend course for training in Hyperbaric Medicine.
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids, and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Verify your credentials meet state requirements
Patient Service Specialist roles at PeaceHealth often require medical terminology knowledge and familiarity with healthcare billing systems like Epic. Confirm your credentials and any relevant certifications are documented before applying, as PeaceHealth screens these early in the hiring process.
Target PeaceHealth locations with active hiring
PeaceHealth operates across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska, and hiring activity for Patient Service Specialists is not uniform across all campuses. Focus applications on facilities with multiple open listings, since those locations signal active workforce needs and a higher likelihood of sponsorship conversations.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready openings
Not every Patient Service Specialist posting at PeaceHealth will explicitly state visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to surface roles where PeaceHealth has a demonstrated history of filing for candidates in healthcare support functions, so you apply where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Clarify your visa type before the offer stage
PeaceHealth sponsors H-1B, TN, and F-1 OPT candidates for this role, but each pathway has different employer obligations and timelines. Raise your visa status in your first HR conversation so the hiring team can loop in their immigration team before an offer is extended, not after.
Align your OPT start date with PeaceHealth hiring cycles
PeaceHealth recruits Patient Service Specialists on a rolling basis, but onboarding for clinical support roles often follows credentialing timelines. If you are on F-1 OPT, confirm your employment authorization start date gives PeaceHealth enough lead time to complete E-Verify verification before your first shift.
Prepare for PERM documentation if targeting permanent residency
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, PeaceHealth must complete a PERM labor certification through DOL, which requires demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Having a clean employment history and accurate prior job title documentation speeds up the PERM audit process significantly.
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Find Patient Service Specialist at PeaceHealth JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does PeaceHealth sponsor H-1B visas for Patient Service Specialists?
Yes, PeaceHealth sponsors H-1B visas for Patient Service Specialists. This role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as healthcare administration or health information management. You should confirm the specific degree requirements in the job posting and discuss sponsorship directly with PeaceHealth's HR team early in the process.
How do I apply for Patient Service Specialist jobs at PeaceHealth?
Applications are submitted through PeaceHealth's careers portal. Search for Patient Service Specialist openings filtered by location across their Washington, Oregon, and Alaska facilities. Tailor your application to highlight experience with patient registration, insurance verification, or electronic health record systems like Epic. Migrate Mate is a useful starting point to identify which PeaceHealth postings are open to visa-sponsored candidates before you apply.
Which visa types does PeaceHealth commonly use for Patient Service Specialist hires?
PeaceHealth has sponsored Patient Service Specialists through H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card pathways. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible healthcare occupations. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates. H-1B is the most frequently used long-term nonimmigrant pathway, and EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship is available for candidates PeaceHealth wants to retain permanently.
What qualifications does PeaceHealth expect for Patient Service Specialist roles?
Most Patient Service Specialist postings at PeaceHealth require at least a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree in a health-related field strengthens both your application and your H-1B eligibility. Hands-on experience with patient registration, medical billing, insurance authorization, or EMR platforms like Epic is frequently listed as required or preferred. Customer service experience in a clinical environment also carries significant weight during screening.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take at PeaceHealth?
From application to start date, the process typically spans two to four months, depending on your visa type and which PeaceHealth facility is hiring. H-1B petitions filed under USCIS standard processing take three to five months, while premium processing can cut that to 15 business days. F-1 OPT candidates can often start sooner, provided E-Verify is completed before the employment start date. Align your expected availability with these timelines when applying.
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