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PNW PACE PRN Receptionist

MultiCare Health System logoMultiCare Health System$18.94–$27.26/hrTacoma, WashingtonPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem

How this pay compares

This posting states $18.94–$27.26 an hour. Open medical receptionist jobs in Washington post a median of $23.37 an hour, the middle half $21.08–$25.88, across 38 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Medical receptionists employed in Washington earn a median of $21.49 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Union record

By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at MultiCare Health System here: United Food & Commercial Workers 3000 at Tacoma, WA (400 workers, contract up for renewal 15 Aug 2024); United Food & Commercial Workers Local 3000 at Tacoma, WA (291 workers, contract up for renewal 3 Dec 2025); International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers 751 at Tacoma, WA (59 workers, bargaining a first contract). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.

Workplace injuries

Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma reported 186 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,973,957 hours worked: 7.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Medicare gives Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Washington's hospitals average 3.2). 72% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Washington hospitals by rating.

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About the job

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title - you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: PRN, Schedule: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

Position Summary

The Front Desk Specialist performs reception, registration, and secretarial functions in support of the daily operations of the Center while functioning as the focal communication source in the unit. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of front office duties including reception, patient scheduling, registration, processing billing information, charge entry, payment posting, batch balancing, cash reconciliation/balancing, etc. The combination of these functions will be determined by the Manager to meet the needs of the clinic. This is an intermediate clerical position working under limited supervision. This position is highly visible and is the initial contact for patient and guests of the Center, requiring a customer service oriented individual with a professional appearance and manner at all times. Work situations are a variety of regular, reoccurring duties and functions which require discretion, decision making within the scope of the position’s responsibilities, attention to detail, prioritization, organization, and excellent interpersonal relation skills. Internal contacts are general in nature and include staff and management. External contacts include patients, families, health care providers, and the general public.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Vocational training in medical front office desired
  • 1 year experience in related field or education/training supplement
  • Experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.94 - $27.26 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here .

From MultiCare Health System's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About MultiCare Health System

MultiCare Health System is a not-for-profit health system with 13 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) hospitals, more than 300 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) care locations and more than 20,000 (source: MultiCare Health System, About Us) team members across Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Source: MultiCare Health System, About Us

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