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How much do 1st call triage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for 1st call triage in the United States is $38.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $45.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 1st call triage specialist?

To thrive as a 1st Call Triage specialist, you need excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of triage protocols, and often a background in healthcare or customer service. Familiarity with telephone systems, call center software, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Empathy, active listening, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate assessment of caller needs, efficient routing, and high-quality service in urgent or sensitive situations.

What is the difference between 1St Call Triage vs Medical Receptionist?

Aspect1St Call TriageMedical Receptionist
Primary RoleAssess patient symptoms over the phone and determine urgencyManage patient check-in, appointment scheduling, and administrative tasks
Required SkillsMedical knowledge, communication, triage protocolsCustomer service, scheduling, administrative skills
Work EnvironmentCall centers, healthcare facilitiesFront desk of clinics or hospitals
CertificationsOften requires medical or nursing certificationsTypically no medical certification required

While both roles are essential in healthcare settings, 1St Call Triage focuses on assessing patient symptoms remotely to prioritize care, whereas Medical Receptionists handle administrative tasks and patient check-ins on-site. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in healthcare environments.

What is a 1st call triage?

1st Call Triage roles involve being the first point of contact for clients or patients seeking assistance, typically in healthcare or technical support settings. The primary responsibility is to assess the urgency and nature of the caller's issue, provide initial guidance, and direct them to the appropriate specialist or service. Individuals in these roles must have strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to ensure efficient and accurate triage. This process helps prioritize cases and streamline workflows, improving overall service quality.

What are some common challenges faced in a 1st call triage role, and how can they be effectively managed?

In a 1st Call Triage position, one of the main challenges is quickly and accurately assessing the urgency of incoming calls, often under time pressure. Team members must balance empathy with efficiency, ensuring callers feel heard while gathering essential information to direct them appropriately. Adapting to high call volumes and a variety of issues is also common, so strong organizational skills and resilience are essential. Ongoing training, regular team debriefings, and clear protocols help manage these challenges and support continuous improvement.
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Infographic showing various 1St Call Triage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $79,160 per year, or $38.1 per hour.

Practice Telephonic Triage Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

TriHealth, Inc.

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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TriHealth rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 175 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Join Our Team as a Practice Telephonic Triage Registered Nurse!

At TriHealth, we are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare. We believe that every test, analysis, and result plays a vital role in our mission to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

Join us in our mission to advance healthcare and improve lives. Apply today and be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference.

We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: 

  • TriHealth Pediatrics – at 8240 NORTHCREEK KWOOD

  • In person position w/1 remote day

Work Schedule: 

  • Full - Time (72 hours bi-weekly) 

  • Day shift 

  • Rotating weekend schedule

Incentives & Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. 

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)

  • 2 - 3 years Clinical Nursing (Required)

  • Acute Care 

  • Strong Computer Skills 

  • Ability to type and talk at the same time 

  • Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of Biological, 
    Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences.

  • Registered Nurse RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required

Job Overview:

  • The Telephonic Triage RN is responsible for providing nursing care services to assigned practice(s)/specialty(s). Completes bio-psychosocial telephonic assessment using approved clinical protocols to triage patient needs and provide best course of action or patient disposition. This role serves as a patient/caregiver advocate and acts as a communication link between the patient/caregiver, physician, pharmacy, and or hospital using approved system platforms for communication. This role has a strong working knowledge of patient needs that are emergent and require immediate attention, urgent, and non-urgent. This role utilizes best practices in documentation to ensure communication is efficient, concise, and timely. The goal is to provide first call resolution. This role understand the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of TriHealth Physician Practices.
     

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coaching/Development: Promotes a positive work environment by working collaboratively with team members, recognizing colleagues for excellence, and participating in peer to peer coaching 

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Manages In-Basket messages received in a timely manner. Responds to and addresses patient concerns, first call resolution, when in scope. When applicable, ensures all messages sent to providers have complete and accurate information. Implements changes in nursing practice/patient care that have resulted from quality of care activities. 
  • Operations Management: Operating in "Ready" mode during work hours with minimum utilization of "AUX/Not Ready". Goal is <20% of total time staffed. Completes patient hand-offs to healthcare team/providers concisely and accurately using SBAR. Completes assigned work requirements utilizing critical thinking and clinical protocols during assessment and triage of patient call/message. 
  • Patient Engagement: Utilizes key tools such as AIDET+P, HEARD Model, scripting, and workflows to create a standard patient experience across the system. Proactively handles complaints and escalates patient grievances to practice or appropriate leader. 

  • Quality/Safety/Satisfaction: Assesses and triages patient status via phone and EHR. Utilizes approved clinical protocols to support patient disposition or clinical advice. Reviews health maintenance and or specialists documentation/flowsheet. Provides education materials per guidelines. 
  • Relationship/Culture: Performs activities that maintains specialty/department specific models of care, systems, policies, approved clinical protocols, and cultural norms that deliver superior patient care. Participates and supports collaborative relationships among the healthcare team and providers. Supports diversity and utilizes cultural competency and age appropriate care when interacting with patients and caregivers.

Working Conditions:
Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Occasionally 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely 
Pulling - Occasionally 
Pushing - Occasionally 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Occasionally 
Stooping - Occasionally 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Consistently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Rarely 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Occasionally

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors:
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 
Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas


Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 


Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.


Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.


Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job Keywords: Registered Nurse, Nurse, Practice Telephonic Triage, Pediatrics


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About TriHealth

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TriHealth provides unique opportunities from across disciplines in many different aspects including patient care, care coordination, education and management. We are unique because we know that team members who focus on our mission and values provide excellent patient care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cincinnati, OH, US

Year founded

1995