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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the evaluation of revenue cycle performance, ensuring optimal reimbursement for services. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance charge capture and resolve discrepancies, while mentoring staf...

Nashville, TNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $201K *

Drive category strategy and supplier relationships to enhance Market Access, Pricing, and Health Economics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and improve operat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic product planning and market intelligence to enhance physician engagement. Own product development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver innovative sol...

Newark, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $100K *

Drive client satisfaction by managing operations, onboarding, and relationships. Collaborate across teams to ensure service excellence and timely project delivery while addressing complex client needs...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $275K *

Join us to lead clinical operations for a multi-state virtual care team, ensuring high-quality, timely care. This role combines direct patient care, administrative leadership, and strategic oversight...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Lead the charge in driving business excellence initiatives across Global Patient Safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project management, governance, and operational effectivenes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $185K *

Lead the charge in optimizing hospital accounts receivable operations, driving cash acceleration, reducing denials, and enhancing revenue realization through strategic partnerships and data-driven dec...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic Customer Success Manager to drive customer value, enhance product adoption, and ensure portfolio retention across key accounts while collaborating with executives to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to nurturing customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and driving upsell opportunities. You'll manage contracts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading digital transformation initiatives, leveraging open source and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance public sector solutions, ensuring clar...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $211K *

Join us in transforming quality operations by leading a robust PACE quality program, ensuring compliance and care excellence while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance participant outcomes and...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $269K *

Shape patient affordability strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on co-pay programs and innovative solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operations, optimize performance, and dr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Champion clinical services initiatives, driving strategic content development and mentoring teams to enhance market access and client success. Lead projects, ensure compliance with standards, and reso...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading the development of scalable processes that enhance student recruitment and enrollment, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across all interacti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$163K - $215K *

Empower our team as you lead product development for Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician delivery. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful solutions and improve healthcare expe...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Transform virtual care delivery by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions and...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive innovation in virtual care by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform healthcare experien...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive product innovation in Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pharmacy operations by managing client relationships and ensuring operational excellence. Drive performance reviews, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to...

Louisville, KYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $146K *

Elevate the insurance verification and authorization process by managing staff, developing strategies, and ensuring excellent service delivery while resolving complex patient financial needs in a coll...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Elevate partnerships with educators by driving product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer success and support English Language Learners, contributing...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Transform healthcare analytics by supporting ACOs in the MSSP program. Leverage data-driven insights to track performance metrics, optimize risk scores, and collaborate with teams to enhance value-bas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional solutions and driving results. This role requires effective communication and collaboration to tackle challenges and enhance operations within a p...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $169K *

Partner with us to deliver comprehensive in-home assessments for patients with complex needs, ensuring quality care and optimal health outcomes through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in...

San Bernardino, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   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.