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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$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $128K *

Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion efficiency in the revenue cycle as you lead a dedicated billing team. Drive performance improvements, oversee compliance, and identify revenue opportunities while cultivating a culture of exc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance billing and coding operations, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple markets. Drive performance, coach leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in cardiology, fostering physician partnerships and overseeing clinical and financial performance to enhance patient care and organizational success...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing retention strategies for diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable plans that enhance member experience...

Long Beach, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $105K *

Tackle comprehensive project management for onboarding HME providers, driving digital transformation across healthcare. Collaborate strategically, enhance platform adoption, and leverage data insights...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of market access strategy by integrating payer, provider, and patient perspectives. Lead cross-functional teams to develop impactful strategies that enhance therapy positioning and su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Join us in leading data governance initiatives, enhancing documentation standards, and ensuring alignment across teams. Drive the lifecycle management of data contracts and specifications while foster...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading customer projects, ensuring seamless communication, and driving success in healthcare solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client satisfaction and oper...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Support complex, high-value customer renewals while leading strategic negotiations. Engage at C-suite level to build relationships, drive consensus, and mentor team members towards continual improveme...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to minimize access barriers for patients and providers, executing market access plans across multiple states. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to resolve reimbursement issues and enha...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage in high-impact medicine as a frontline Member Access Provider, initiating treatment and supporting patients in their recovery during the critical early weeks, while collaborating with a multidi...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $178K *

Unlock potential by driving patient access marketing strategies for biosimilars. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and improve product access, while managing projects and...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $113K *

Join us in transforming Revenue Cycle Management by leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational excellence across various RCM functions, driving process improvements and supporting financial p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic team, driving impactful projects and solutions that enhance operational efficiency and foster growth across multiple departments. Your expertise will shape strategic initiati...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $129K *

Optimize medication utilization by reviewing prior authorization requests, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing clinical strategies to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical solutions...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $113K *

Transform proposal management by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant responses. Drive efficiency through strategic planning, risk management, and collaboration, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $113K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in professional billing for Oncology and Acute Medicine. Lead a dedicated team, enhance revenue cycle performance, and ensure compliance while fosteri...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $138K *

Champion the seamless member experience in healthcare access by defining product strategy and overseeing execution. Drive innovation in finding and scheduling care, ensuring accuracy and satisfaction...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $165K *

Pioneer operational excellence in Design leadership, managing workflows, prioritizing projects, and developing talent. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Design integration in AI-driven product...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in referral management by leading a dynamic team, optimizing processes, and enhancing patient access across multiple service lines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensur...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive the success of insurance prior authorization processes by leading a team of specialists. Ensure timely approvals and minimize payment denials through effective management, communication, and pro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing daily functions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage projects and maintain high-quality standa...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.