Registration Specialist Per Diem - Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia Areas
- PRN / per diem
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $20.23–$24.07 an hour. Open patient access representative jobs in Washington post a median of $29.41 an hour, the middle half $26.38–$30.62, across 83 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Patient access representatives employed in Washington earn a median of $24.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Job Summary
This position is the first impression of TRA Medical Imaging. The Registration Specialist position is responsible for greeting all patients and other clients in a friendly and professional manner. Duties include registering patients, answering phones, communicating with others in a professional manner, collecting account payments, and monitoring patients and their families while in reception area. The Registration Specialist must work as part of a team and assume other responsibilities as assigned by site manager or lead. Relies on limited judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Pay and Benefits:
New employees to this role can expect to be offered $19.27 - $22.93 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. TRA additionally offers a +15% "in lieu" pay differential for all Per Diem employees.
Location: This position is Per Diem and may be required to travel to all TRA locations. (Shift differential available for evening and weekend schedules)
Schedule: Per Diem Employees are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts or 16 hours per month.
About TRA Medical Imaging
TRA Medical Imaging is a premier, physician-owned and physician-led radiology practice with a 100+ year history of serving the communities of the South Puget Sound region. Centered in Tacoma, WA, TRA has a geographic presence extending from Seattle to Olympia. TRA takes pride in diversity and inclusion, a philosophy that aligns well with our Pacific Northwest values.
We are led by a progressive group of approximately 100 sub-specialized radiologists who take pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a practice culture intended to feel more like a family than a corporation.
Why Choose TRA Medical Imaging
TRA is an independent, stable, and diversified practice with a broad clinical and geographic footprint. Our governance structure is transparent, democratic and equitable with an unwavering commitment to physician leadership and autonomy. As part of that promise, TRA welcomes employee participation and collaboration and is committed to providing personalized professional development opportunities.
Our commitment to culture is evidenced by our certification as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work and embodied by our mission statement: Trust our family to care for yours . TRA has been the respected provider of excellence in medical imaging in the South Sound since 1918. Join our team as we write the next 100 years of the TRA story.
Want to learn more about TRA’s commitment to patients, employees and our community? Visit https://www.tranow.com/about/careers/ and explore your future with us today!
Essential Job Functions
- Greet and register patients for radiology procedures ensuring their comfort and answering their questions.
- Duties include verifying patient insurance coverage and demographics; ensuring paperwork is complete for the specific modality and communicating with other medical facilities as needed.
- Collect account payments.
- Handle routine office administrative procedures including word processing, sorting and reviewing referrals, faxing and keeping workstations/patient areas clean and organized.
- Responsible for document scanning and navigating the RIS system.
- Check work email daily.
- Follow the HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
- Perform other related work as required.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
- Minimum 1 year of recent, related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Job Knowledge/Skills
- Have a general knowledge of radiology procedures including Mammography; Bone Densitometry; Ultrasound; CT; MRI; NM; FL; PET; and IR.
- Working knowledge of CPT codes and the RIS system.
- Use proper phone etiquette and correct grammar.
- Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working with co-workers.
- Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers.
- Ability to provide geographical directions to all outpatient locations.
- Must possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills.
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems including word processing systems, typing, and filing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.
Licensure/Certifications
Current driver’s license valid in the State of Washington is required or other evidence of equivalent mobility.
Physical Requirements
Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.
Mental Requirements
Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.
Working/Environmental Conditions
Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
From TRA Medical Imaging's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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