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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$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales growth by managing and expanding relationships with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) in the veterinary sector, ensuring effective collaboration and strategi...

Loveland, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion patient access by providing education and support to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless therapy access and compliance while collaborating across teams to en...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer in radiology innovation by enhancing clinical value and technology. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes high-quality patient care while driving improvements in service and operationa...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $101K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive clinical care management services, enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations through assessment, care planning, and coordination across multiple he...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the technical relationship with healthcare accounts, ensuring platform adoption, risk mitigation, and customer growth through proactive advisory and strategic planning. Collaborate with IT teams...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by leading strategic account teams, ensuring satisfaction, and fostering strong relationships. Leverage expertise to enhance service delivery and support client retention through...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful projects by collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to influence strategic decisions and contribute to a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$223K - $313K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leveraging your clinical expertise to review Medicare drug appeals, ensuring compliance and optimal value-based care through collaboration and analysis of complex cas...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of clinical documentation integrity by driving ICD-10-CM coding accuracy and enhancing provider education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk adjustment initi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $116K *

Inspire excellence in Grievance and Appeals operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while leading a dedicated team. Drive process improvements and foster a collaborative environment to enhance...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $101K *

Join us to enhance member health outcomes through holistic care management, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with complex needs. Utilize assessments and interventions...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to drive sales across a defined portfolio, engaging healthcare organizations with our innovative solutions. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing while collaborating with inter...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $119K *

Champion market access strategies and value propositions in a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver scientifically accurate content and insights, driving...

New Jersey, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion 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 fo...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Help us transform care delivery by advising providers on outcomes-based models, implementing frameworks, and leveraging data insights to enhance clinical practices and payer relationships in a collabo...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $113K *

Join us to lead the Professional Coding Operations team, ensuring accurate coding practices and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor staff, and drive improvements in coding efficiency and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $120K *

Drive the success of inpatient Payment Integrity programs by overseeing audits, ensuring compliance, and enhancing quality across teams and vendors. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance customer success in the Academic sector by driving sales growth, managing client relationships, and delivering exceptional value through our solutions. Your expertise will e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $183K *

Champion product excellence across the Prior Authorization Retrospective portfolio, driving the roadmap and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Collaborate with technical leaders to deliver impact...

Minnesota, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by leading a dynamic PMO, ensuring program transparency and compliance across multiple customer accounts while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement...

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  •   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.