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 *

Join us to lead comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while enhancing operational effectiveness across various departments. Drive risk assess...

Galveston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$71K - $134K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical risk management efforts, leveraging advanced nursing expertise to assess complex medical data, mentor team members, and drive strategic underwriting decisions in a...

Morristown, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing payor negotiation analytics, ensuring compliance and profitability through detailed analysis, tracking, and collaboration with internal teams to optimize contract performan...

Kennesaw, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the Washington operations center to drive revenue growth, optimize staffing, and enhance client relations. Ensure high-quality service delivery while managing performance metrics and overseeing o...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to independently manage field service activities, ensuring the reliability and performance of life-saving medical devices. This role requires significant travel and offers the opportunity to m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$91K - $116K *

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Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$260K - $285K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

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Livonia, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $156K *

Transform your career by managing complex medical liability claims, providing proactive service, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive effective resolutions and strategies. Join us in d...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $158K *

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RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Join a team that's redefining diagnostic radiology with a fully remote, full-time role. Collaborate with local physicians while reading a diverse range of imaging studies in a supportive environment...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $130K *

Manage comprehensive care for pregnant members, ensuring timely interventions, care coordination, and support for optimal maternal-fetal wellness through effective communication and collaboration with...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team in evaluating medication prior authorizations while developing clinical criteria and working closely with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care through evidence-based...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare by building strong relationships with physicians, providing vital medical information on Cardiovascular Arterial products, and supporting sales teams through collaborative efforts a...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in healthcare interoperability and clinical data analysis to drive effective solutions and ensure compliance with CMS timelines while collaborating with k...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $135K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.