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Pennant Services

Healthcare Payroll Specialist

Everett, WA

$25 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Healthcare Payroll Specialist Are you an experienced Healthcare Payroll Specialist ? Join our growing network of home health and hospice agencies and help ensure our staff and vendors are paid ...

Livingston HealthCare

Payroll Specialist

Livingston, MT · On-site

$25.25/hr

Two years of payroll or accounting clerk experience including one year health care payroll or accounting experience. * Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience. * Computer ...

Livingston HealthCare

Payroll Specialist

Livingston, MT · On-site

$25.25/hr

Two years of payroll or accounting clerk experience including one year health care payroll or accounting experience. * Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience. * Computer ...

Confidential Healthcare Facility

Payroll Clerk

Lebanon, PA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Payroll Clerk Cedar Haven Healthcare Center | Lebanon, PA Position Type: Full-Time | Days Cedar Haven Healthcare Center is seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to join our skilled nursing facility ...

Harborview Health Center Sarasota

Payroll Specialist

Sarasota, FL

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience with government or healthcare payroll is a plus Benefits - Things we want you to know * We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: * 401(k) managed by Merrill Lynch * DailyPay

Long's Human Resource Services

Payroll Manager

Mobile, AL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Payroll Manager Mobile, AL | Direct Hire Lead payroll operations for a major healthcare system with 7,000 employees and a $20 million biweekly payroll. This is a hands-on leadership role for an ...

Henry Ford Health System

Manager of Payroll

Detroit, MI · On-site

Must have experience with various financial and accounting practices and procedures * Healthcare payroll experience. Familiarity with union contracts and multi-state payroll regulations. * Passion ...

Phoenixhomehc

Payroll Manager

Springfield, MO · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Executive Director of Employee Relations, Payroll & Benefits About the Role We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a growing, multi-state healthcare organization ...

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Phoenix Home Care and Hospice

Manager, Payroll

Springfield, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for our growing, multi-state healthcare organization. You'll oversee a team of five Payroll Specialists, ensuring every ...

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How much do healthcare payroll jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for healthcare payroll in the United States is $27.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is healthcare payroll?

Healthcare payroll refers to the process of managing and processing the wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions for employees working in the healthcare industry. This includes ensuring compliance with specific labor laws, managing complex shift differentials, and handling benefits unique to healthcare workers such as overtime, hazard pay, and union dues. Healthcare payroll professionals also ensure timely and accurate payments and maintain records required for audits and tax reporting. Their role is crucial in supporting the smooth operation of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a healthcare payroll specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Healthcare Payroll Specialist, you need strong knowledge of payroll processing, healthcare-specific regulations, and financial recordkeeping, typically supported by experience in payroll or accounting and familiarity with healthcare compliance standards. Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Kronos, or Paychex, as well as understanding of timekeeping and HRIS systems, is usually required. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing sensitive employee data and resolving payroll issues. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate, timely payroll, compliance with healthcare laws, and maintaining employee trust.

What are some unique challenges faced by professionals working in healthcare payroll, and how can they be managed?

Healthcare payroll professionals often navigate complex pay structures, including shift differentials, overtime, multiple job codes, and compliance with union contracts. Additionally, they must keep up with frequent regulatory changes affecting payroll and benefits. Staying organized, communicating regularly with HR and department managers, and leveraging specialized payroll software can help manage these challenges effectively. Continual professional development and close attention to detail are also key to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Healthcare Payroll vs Healthcare Billing?

AspectHealthcare PayrollHealthcare Billing
Primary FocusProcessing employee wages, benefits, and payroll taxesBilling patients and insurance companies for services rendered
Required SkillsPayroll software, compliance, data entryCoding, insurance claims, patient communication
Work EnvironmentHR or finance departments within healthcare facilitiesMedical offices, billing companies, hospitals
CertificationsPayroll certifications, basic accountingMedical billing certifications, coding credentials

Healthcare Payroll involves managing employee compensation and related taxes, focusing on internal HR processes. Healthcare Billing centers on invoicing patients and insurers for medical services. While both roles support healthcare operations, they serve different functions within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Healthcare Payroll job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,982 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Healthcare Payroll Specialist

Pennant Services

Everett, WA

$25 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Healthcare Payroll Specialist

Are you an experienced Healthcare Payroll Specialist? Join our growing network of home health and hospice agencies and help ensure our staff and vendors are paid accurately and on time-so patients receive the care they deserve.

Hourly Rate: $25-$40 and hour, DOE
Schedule: Monday-Friday, onsite in our Everett, WA office.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Health concierge and Teladoc services
  • FSA and HSA account options
  • Paid Life, AD&D insurance
  • STD, and LTD coverage and additional voluntary insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement + professional development
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Supportive, inclusive, values-centered team culture

What A Payroll Specialist Will Do:

  • Process biweekly payroll for a home health and hospice agency using Workday and HCHB, ensuring accurate timecards, deductions, and earnings.
  • Manage hourly, salaried, contract, per diem, and per-visit pay models, including mileage reimbursement, travel stipends, and performance-based bonuses.
  • Collaborate with HR and management to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate records for audits.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance and confidentiality across all payroll functions.

Healthcare Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of payroll experience, in home health and hospice or healthcare setting.
  • Proficiency in Workday HRIS and HCHB EMR preferred.
  • Strong Excel and data management skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of payroll laws and accounting principles.
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and collaborative, with excellent communication skills.

About Alpha Home Health & Hospice

Alpha is known for exceptional patient care, ethical leadership, and putting people first. Our culture is grounded in CAPLICO, our seven core values:

  • Customer Second (Employee First!)
  • Accountability
  • Passion for Learning
  • Love One Another
  • Intelligent Risk Taking
  • Celebration
  • Ownership

We believe great care starts with great people-and we invest in both.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

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