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How much do processing associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for processing associate in Seattle, WA is $20.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Processing Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Processing Associate, you need strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to accurately handle data or materials, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with data entry software, inventory management systems, or document processing tools is typically required. Reliability, time management, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills and qualities ensure accuracy, efficiency, and smooth workflow within processing operations.

What are some common challenges a Processing Associate may face during peak periods, and how can they be managed?

Processing Associates often encounter increased workloads and tighter deadlines during peak periods, such as end-of-month or holiday seasons. To manage these challenges, effective time management, attention to detail, and strong communication with team members are essential. Many organizations provide additional support or adjust shift schedules to help maintain productivity, while experienced Processing Associates rely on established workflows and prioritize tasks to stay organized and efficient.

What are Processing Associates?

Processing Associates are professionals responsible for handling, organizing, and processing various types of data, documents, or materials within a company. They often work in administrative, financial, or operational departments to ensure that information is accurately recorded, processed, and transmitted to the appropriate teams or systems. Their duties may include data entry, verifying records, managing workflows, and maintaining documentation standards. Processing Associates play a crucial role in ensuring efficient and accurate operations within their organization.

What is the difference between Processing Associate vs Data Entry Clerk?

AspectProcessing AssociateData Entry Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may prefer certifications in data managementHigh school diploma; basic computer skills
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, often in finance, healthcare, or logisticsOffice or remote, primarily data input tasks
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, healthcare providers, logistics companiesAdministrative departments, data management firms
Common Search & ComparisonProcessing Associate vs Data Entry Clerk

Processing Associates typically handle more complex data processing tasks, verifying and managing information, while Data Entry Clerks focus mainly on inputting data accurately. Both roles require attention to detail and basic computer skills, but Processing Associates often work in specialized industries with additional responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Processing Associate job openings in Seattle, WA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,282 per year, or $20.8 per hour.
Supervisor Sterile Processing Department

Supervisor Sterile Processing Department

MultiCare Health System

Puyallup, WA

$67.66K - $97.36K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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MultiCare Health System rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 267 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

183rd of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: M-F.

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Central Service is responsible for assisting in the direction and overall operations of the Sterile Processing Department (CSSD). The Supervisor ensures all medical equipment/instruments, O.R., hospital wide are cleaned, sterilized, and assembled following regulatory and hospital standards. She/he maintains high levels of service and quality. This position is responsible for staff supervision and development, quality of sterile processing work performed, and maintaining effective inter-departmental relations within the department.
The Supervisor develops and maintains an environment that supports quality care in the processing of instrumentation and equipment for the hospital and aligns operations and performance improvement training, and capital equipment purchase and maintenance. The position is accountable for maintaining compliance with all applicable Joint Commission, County, State, and Federal agencies laws, regulations and standards.

Requirements

  • Associates degree or two (2) years of experience in lieu of degree will be considered
  • Completion of Central Processing Technician Course preferred
  • Sterile Processing Technician and/or Sterile Processing Manager certification strongly preferred from International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in Central Processing
  • Previous experience and demonstrated skills in a supervisory or lead capacity in healthcare

About Good Samaritan Hospital

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area's only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children's Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

About the Puyallup Community

Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation - all while being close to big-city opportunities.

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 $67,662.40 - $97,364.80 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.

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About MultiCare

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MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Over the years, we’ve grown from a Tacoma-centric, hospital-based organization into the largest, community-based, locally governed health system in the state of Washington. Today, our comprehensive system of health includes more than 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 12 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly care for the communities we serve. Without a doubt, our organization has changed over the years. But what has never changed, throughout our long history, has been our dedication to the health and wellness of the people of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by our mission, vision and values, we are on a continuous journey to deliver the services that our communities need, and to ensure access to those services, now and in the future.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tacoma, WA, US

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