What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist - Emergency Hire position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority?
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:
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) year recent medical billing experience -OR- completion of a medical billing program and externship
- Comfortable working with electronic health record systems
- Detail-oriented, dependable, and caring in your approach to work
- Strong typing skills and computer program knowledge (Word, Outlook, etc.)
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.
- Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
- Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
- Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks of the Role:
- Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the overall wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
- Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
- Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
- Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
- Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development
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 : $23 - $26