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How much do total triage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for total triage in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.52 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is total triage?

Total Triage is a healthcare approach where all patient requests, whether via phone, online, or in-person, are assessed (triaged) before any appointments are booked. This system allows healthcare professionals to prioritize urgent cases, direct patients to the most appropriate care, and improve overall efficiency. Total Triage is commonly used in general practice settings to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time. It also helps manage demand and reduces unnecessary face-to-face appointments by utilizing digital consultations and telephone advice when appropriate.

What skills and qualifications are needed for total triage?

To excel as a Total Triage professional, you need a strong background in clinical assessment, decision-making, and knowledge of medical protocols, often supported by relevant healthcare qualifications such as nursing or medical degrees. Familiarity with telephone triage systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and clinical decision support tools is typically required. Excellent communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills help ensure accurate patient evaluation and prioritization. These skills are crucial for delivering timely, safe, and effective care by appropriately directing patients within healthcare pathways.

What challenges do total triage professionals face and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in a Total Triage role often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of patient inquiries, prioritizing cases accurately, and ensuring effective communication with both patients and clinical staff. To address these challenges, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, become proficient in using triage protocols and digital tools, and maintain clear, empathetic communication. Regular training, teamwork, and feedback sessions can also help improve efficiency and reduce stress, making it easier to provide timely and appropriate care recommendations.

What is the difference between Total Triage vs Medical Assistant?

AspectTotal TriageMedical Assistant
CertificationsOften requires nursing or paramedic certificationsCertified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in urgent care, emergency, or triage settingsClinics, outpatient facilities, and doctor offices
Job ResponsibilitiesAssessing patient urgency, initial evaluation, directing careTaking vital signs, preparing patients, assisting with procedures

While both roles involve patient interaction, Total Triage focuses on assessing patient urgency and directing care, often requiring advanced certifications. Medical Assistants handle routine clinical tasks in outpatient settings. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Total Triage job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,733 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Telephone Triage Virtual RN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Nashville, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


TriStar Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Shift Schedules Available: 3 Evenings/Nights with 1 Weekend day (4 day - 10 hour shifts) 

Do you have the career opportunities as a Telephone Triage Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parallon which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

This Work from Home position requires that you live and will perform the duties of the position; within 60 miles of an HCA Healthcare Hospital (Our hospitals are located in the following states: FL, GA, ID, KS, KY, MO, NV, NH, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA).

Job Summary and Qualifications


As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. 


In this role you will: 


  • Provide nurse advice and triage services to consumers calling with clinical questions 
  • Provide appropriate compassionate advice to callers using evidence based clinical decision tools to help callers make personal health decisions. Make cross referrals as indicated. Facilitate referrals and event registration through internal transfer mechanisms. 
  • Utilizes nursing skill and along with approved protocols to provide telephone nurse triage and/or health advice to consumers with clinical questions or symptoms. 
  • Facilitates referrals for health services as appropriate via telephone and performs all components of call processing 
  • Ensures performance standards are met and accepts constructive feedback 
  • Speaks with a pleasant, professional phone voice and provides superior customer service to create an exceptional patient experience. 
  • Documents caller information and outcomes in a relational database system in accurately and as prescribed by current standards and policies 
  • Maintains confidentiality, HIPAA and PHI compliance 
  • Communicates appropriately and clearly with departmental management, co-workers and callers and exhibits willingness to master new work routines and methods Provides homecare, advice and/or education to callers that respects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual/educational, and psychosocial differences of individuals and preserves caller’s autonomy, dignity and rights. Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment. 
  • Actively participates in team meetings and engages in the processes of the contact center 

Qualifications that you will need 


  • Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma - Required 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing– Preferred 
  • 3+ years of experience in bedside nursing required 
  • Telehealth experience helpful, not required
  • BLS Certification Required 
  • Compact license in your state of residence is preferred
  • Licensure required for these states (NV, CA, and AK)

Benefits

Parallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Telephone Triage Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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