Billing Specialist - Emergency Hire at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Tacoma, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Billing, Insurance Claims, Payment Processing, Electronic Health Record Systems, Detail-Oriented, Typing Skills, Computer Program Knowledge, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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.

Responsibilities

As a Billing Specialist, you will ensure that patient billing and insurance claims are accurate and timely while processing payments with care and precision. You will work closely with coworkers to ensure smooth communication and teamwork while protecting confidentiality and following HIPAA standards.