Billing Specialist - Emergency Hire

Job Type

Temporary

Description

Join Our Team as a Billing Specialist - Where Your Skills Support Community Wellness!

Location : Tacoma, WA | On-Site

Position Status : Emergency Hire / Temporary (2-4 Months)

Hiring Range : $22.50 - $26.00 per hour

Position Close Date : November 21, 2025

Numbers tell a story, and at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) , that story is about access, care, and community. We are looking for a professional Billing Specialist (Temporary) to join our Patient Accounts team! As a Billing Specialist , you play a vital role in making healthcare accessible. If you love accuracy and take pride in helping people, we see you - and we need you!

While this is a temporary, non-benefits-eligible position, it's an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, showcase your skills, and potentially grow into future opportunities within the organization.

What You'll Do :

As a Billing Specialist , you're more than just detail-oriented - you're part of ensuring that patients can focus on their health while you handle the paperwork with accuracy, compassion, and respect for the people we serve.

• Making sure patient billing and insurance claims are accurate and timely
• Processing payments with care and precision
• Working closely with coworkers to ensure smooth communication and teamwork
• Protecting confidentiality and following HIPAA standards
• Bringing cultural sensitivity and respect to every interaction

What You Bring :

Why PTHA?

We are more than a clinic - we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.

Perks of the Role :

If you're looking for more than just a job - if you want to be part of something meaningful, rooted in culture and community - we'd love to welcome you to our team.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.

Salary Description

$22.50 - $26.00 per hour