Patient Access Manager Jobs

Discover Patient Access Manager opportunities that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. Patient access managers help healthcare organizations create a smooth, efficient experience from a patient’s first contact through registration, scheduling, and financial clearance. Browse vetted leadership roles at hospitals, health systems, and other care organizations.

What Does a Patient Access Manager Do?

Patient Access Managers oversee the teams and processes that connect patients with care. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing admissions and registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, prior authorization, eligibility checks, estimates, and patient financial counseling. They work across clinical, revenue cycle, and administrative teams to help reduce delays, support accurate records, and improve the patient experience.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek healthcare operations or patient access leadership experience, strong communication and people-management skills, and the ability to improve workflows using performance data. Familiarity with electronic health records, registration or scheduling platforms, insurance requirements, revenue cycle processes, and applicable privacy and compliance standards can be valuable. Requirements vary by employer and role; some positions may prefer a relevant degree or professional certification.

Patient Access Manager Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as employer, location, organization size, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, so explore current listings to compare roles and identify positions aligned with your background. Experienced managers may pursue broader leadership opportunities in patient access, healthcare administration, revenue cycle management, or operations.

Find Patient Access Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Patient Access Manager jobs on Ladders to find professional opportunities at the $100K+ level. Review job requirements, compare leadership responsibilities, and explore roles that match your healthcare operations experience and career goals.

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$92K - $153K *

Join the charge in optimizing patient reimbursement services while managing interactions between providers and manufacturer representatives. Deliver education and support across a defined territory wh...

California, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance patient access by leading market access strategies, educating teams, and collaborating across departments to ensure effective reimbursement for our innovative medical techno...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as a trusted advisor, managing high-impact client accounts to translate complex data into strategic insights, guiding executive decision-making, and fostering client relat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion patient safety by monitoring neuromuscular function during surgeries. Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal outcomes through real-time data analysis and communication, making a si...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic customer success team to enhance client engagement and drive product adoption. You'll be the key liaison for customers, ensuring they maximize value from our solutions while advocatin...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $228K *

Join a team that's focused on managing and expanding a portfolio of Upper Mid-Market accounts, driving revenue growth through upselling and cross-selling while building trusted relationships with key...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $138K *

Lead client provisioning operations in Revenue Cycle Management, ensuring secure and efficient access throughout the user lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing home delivery services, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction through effective route planning and relationship management with contract carrie...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Epic systems through installation, configuration, and maintenance, ensuring seamless operation and support for both physical and virtual environments across...

New Hampshire, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$112K - $193K *

Innovate with us as you lead Epic application teams, mentor staff, and enhance clinical workflows. Drive diversity and inclusion while managing large-scale projects and leveraging AI tools to optimize...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Reimagine client success by managing relationships and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Drive operational excellence and enhance client satisfaction through proactive updates, coordinatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $216K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic partner for enterprise payer accounts, focusing on risk adjustment and quality programs. Engage with C-suite leaders, enhance client relationships, and drive...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $136K *

Champion client success by managing complex enterprise relationships and driving quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance healthcare outcomes while ensuring strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to creating impactful medical education content for healthcare providers and patients. Collaborate closely with scientific and account teams to deliver high-quality materi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $128K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance digital pharmacy solutions, optimize processes, and improve customer engagement while fostering a high-performance culture roo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by managing pharmaceutical programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program performance while adhering t...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the future of patient experience by driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence in a high-volume healthcare contact center. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $278K *

Lead strategic initiatives in healthcare economics, collaborating with national accounts to enhance patient outcomes and drive market access. Foster relationships with key stakeholders while executing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading shared service improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance patient and provider experiences while driving team performance and process excellen...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and communicating clinical evidence for innovations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage research, publications, and scientific communications, ensuring imp...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic management of service line integration, ensuring high-quality clinical documentation integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and optimize outcomes while performing inde...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Transform patient access by providing education and support to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Collaborate across teams to enhance therapy access and ensure a seamless experience f...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading the oversight and optimization of the 340B program, collaborating with pharmacy and clinical teams to enhance access to care and ensuring program integrity through expert d...

Missouri, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare initiatives by leading projects from inception to completion. Coordinate teams, manage timelines, and ensure clear communication to drive organizational priorities and deliver mea...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Patient Access Manager do?question toggle

    A Patient Access Manager leads processes and teams involved in patient registration, admissions, scheduling, insurance verification, financial clearance, and related front-end healthcare operations. The exact scope varies by employer.

  • What qualifications are needed for Patient Access Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers typically value experience in healthcare administration, patient access, revenue cycle, or operations, along with leadership, communication, and process-improvement skills. Some roles may require or prefer a degree, certification, or experience with specific systems.

  • How much do Patient Access Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, employer, experience, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where do Patient Access Managers work?question toggle

    They commonly work for hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and other healthcare organizations. Their responsibilities may span registration, scheduling, admissions, and patient financial services.

  • What career paths can follow a Patient Access Manager role?question toggle

    With relevant experience, Patient Access Managers may advance into senior patient access leadership, healthcare administration, revenue cycle management, or broader healthcare operations roles.