Patient Access Manager

R1

$72K — $99K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare, with 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Expertise in Patient Access or front-end Revenue Cycle
  • Strong understanding of patient admissions and registration workflows
  • Proven track record in managing team performance and operational workflows
  • Effective collaborator across departments and leadership levels
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Patient Access team, fostering a high-performance culture
  • Oversee daily operations for registration and admissions, ensuring efficiency
  • Coordinate team activities for optimal patient flow and timely processing
  • Develop and implement policies for admissions and billing audits
  • Evaluate workflows for compliance and optimal bed utilization
  • Maintain high service standards across departmental functions
  • Drive continuous improvement with senior leadership and system-wide teams
  • Manage the department budget, identifying opportunities for improvement

Benefits

  • Participates in annual bonus plan with a target of 10%
Full Job Description
Patient Access Manager

LifePoint Community Medical Center - Missoula, MT
On-site

We're seeking a Patient Access Manager to lead front-end healthcare operations at LifePoint Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana. This role is responsible for overseeing daily registration and admissions workflows, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring a seamless, efficient, and compliant patient experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality service.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and develop a Patient Access team, including Supervisors, Administrative Coordinators, and front-line staff


  • Oversee daily operations for patient registration, admissions, and access workflows to ensure efficiency and accuracy


  • Coordinate team activities to maintain smooth patient flow and timely processing


  • Develop and implement policies and procedures related to patient admissions and billing audit processes


  • Evaluate workflows and performance, ensuring efficient patient processing, optimal bed utilization, and compliance with federal and local regulations


  • Maintain high standards of service and performance, ensuring consistent quality across all department functions


  • Drive continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with senior leadership and system-wide Patient Access teams


  • Manage department budget, including monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for improvement


  • Provide HR leadership support, including coaching, performance management, and staff development


  • Represent Patient Access in meetings, committees, and cross-functional initiatives


What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, including 3+ years in a leadership role


  • Experience leading Patient Access, Registration, or front-end Revenue Cycle teams


  • Strong knowledge of patient admissions, registration workflows, and compliance requirements


  • Experience managing team performance, operations, and workflows


  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and leadership levels


  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills


Education

  • Bachelor's degree preferred


  • Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree


Work Environment

  • On-site role at LifePoint Community Medical Center - Missoula, MT


  • Combination of sitting, standing, and extended computer use


  • Fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment

For this US-based position, the base pay range is $72,275.00 - $99,456.85 per year . Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%

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