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Highmark Health

Reading Room Assistant

$26.25/hr

Serve as the primary point of contact for the reading room, triaging a high volume of incoming phone calls, pages, and messages from referring physicians, emergency department staff, and ...

Highmark Health

Reading Room Assistant

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$26.25/hr

Serve as the primary point of contact for the reading room, triaging a high volume of incoming phone calls, pages, and messages from referring physicians, emergency department staff, and ...

Highmark Health

Reading Room Assistant

$26.25/hr

Serve as the primary point of contact for the reading room, triaging a high volume of incoming phone calls, pages, and messages from referring physicians, emergency department staff, and ...

Parkview Health

Reading Room Rep/Receptionist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary Under the direction of the manager, is responsible for assisting the radiologists and customers within the reading room and reception area, as well as interacting with patients and improving ...

Parkview Health

Reading Room Rep/Receptionist

Fort Wayne, IN

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary Under the direction of the manager, is responsible for assisting the radiologists and customers within the reading room and reception area, as well as interacting with patients and improving ...

Parkview Health

Reading Room Rep/Receptionist

Fort Wayne, IN

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary Under the direction of the manager, is responsible for assisting the radiologists and customers within the reading room and reception area, as well as interacting with patients and improving ...

Parkview Health

Reading Room Rep/Receptionist

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary Under the direction of the manager, is responsible for assisting the radiologists and customers within the reading room and reception area, as well as interacting with patients and improving ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for reading room in the United States is $42.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a reading room attendant?

A reading room attendant is a staff member who works in a library or archive, assisting visitors with accessing materials in a designated reading or research area. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring the use of rare or reference materials, ensuring that reading room rules are followed, providing assistance with locating and handling resources, and maintaining a quiet, organized environment. Reading room attendants play a crucial role in preserving materials and supporting researchers and library patrons.

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To thrive as a Reading Room Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in library science or archival studies is often preferred. Familiarity with library catalog systems, digital databases, and archival management software is typically required. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help you assist patrons and work collaboratively with colleagues. These skills ensure efficient access to materials, accurate record-keeping, and a positive user experience in the reading room environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by reading room staff, and how can they be addressed?

Reading Room staff often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of visitors during peak research periods, ensuring the security and proper handling of rare or delicate materials, and assisting patrons with diverse research needs. To address these challenges, staff members benefit from strong organizational skills, clear communication, and ongoing training on collection care and customer service. Collaboration with archivists, librarians, and security personnel is also essential to maintain a supportive and efficient environment for all users.
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Infographic showing various Reading Room job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,592 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Reading Room Assistant

Highmark Health

Remote

$26.25/hr

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Highmark Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview: This role will be responsible for communication for the reading rooms, workflow and image management, information dissemination, and administrative support.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for the reading room, triaging a high volume of incoming phone calls, pages, and messages from referring physicians, emergency department staff, and technologists.
  • Workflow Management: Monitor imaging worklists, prioritize urgent cases (e.g., trauma, stroke codes), and ensure all necessary prior images, patient history, and clinical documentation are available for the radiologist's review.
  • Information Dissemination: Relay critical or urgent test results to clinicians and document all communications according to regulatory standards.
  • Image Management: Coordinate the retrieval, transfer, and uploading of outside patient images/studies into the local Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) if not already completed by department secretary.
  • Administrative Support: Manage email correspondence, maintain on-call lists for radiologists, assist with patient scheduling or registration, and perform other general office duties like stocking supplies and light equipment troubleshooting.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

  • High School/GED
  • Substitutions: 5 years relevant experience
  • Preferred: Associate's degree, prior experience in a healthcare, clinical support, emergency department, or administrative role

Skills

  • Proficiency with computer systems, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology and patient confidentiality laws (HIPAA).
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Pay Range Minimum: $18.75

Pay Range Maximum: $26.25

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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

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Health care and social assistance and insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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