Description
Step Into a Role Where Your Billing Expertise Drives Impact & Excellence!
Location: Tacoma, WA | On-Site
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hiring Range: $21.52 - $26.90 per hour
Position Close Date: May 7, 2026
Take your revenue cycle expertise to the next level in a dynamic role. As a Billing Specialist III at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), you will perform advanced billing functions — including claim processing, payment posting, insurance verification, and denial resolution — while also supporting team workflows, reporting, and compliance. Your work ensures patient accounts are managed with precision, timeliness, and full alignment with payer requirements and organizational standards.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform advanced billing functions, including claim submission (CMS-1500/ADA), payment posting, and insurance verification
- Manage high-volume medical, dental, and orthodontic claims with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
- Investigate and resolve denied or rejected claims; collaborate with coding staff as needed
- Monitor and manage A/R aging reports, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution
- Submit electronic claims (837) and reconcile remittance advice (835) daily
- Analyze payer reports to identify trends, errors, and process improvement opportunities
- Coordinate daily team workflows and serve as a resource for complex billing issues
- Support team development through training, onboarding, and guidance
- Generate reports, oversee month-end processes, and maintain compliance with all regulatory and Tribal billing requirements
What You Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Six (6) years of recent experience in medical billing or revenue cycle operations
- Two (2) years of Medicare billing experience
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced billing functions, denial resolution, and workflow coordination
- Dental billing experience preferred
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 with respect, humility, and compassion
- Engaging Experience – Hands-on experience with modern digital dental technology
- 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
PTHA Employee Benefits:
- Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
- (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
This is more than a billing position — it’s an opportunity to lead, influence processes, and make a meaningful impact on both operations and patient care. You’ll play a critical role in strengthening the revenue cycle while supporting a mission-driven organization committed to community health.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
