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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$122K - $203K *

Empower teams by leading data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality, and fostering collaboration across business domains. Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance while developing a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $167K *

Shape the future of physician relations by leading a dynamic team focused on enhancing patient acquisition and optimizing outreach strategies through data-driven insights and performance metrics...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career by managing the 340B Drug Pricing Program, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for diverse healthcare clients. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving program integ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Elevate nursing standards by developing and monitoring clinical programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training to enhance facility operations and staff performance across multi...

Oregon, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the strategic growth and operational excellence of palliative care services across multiple markets, ensuring high-quality patient-centered care and compliance with regulatory standards while fos...

Mckinney, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $250K *

Transform clinical trials by ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold regulatory standards and optimize study protocols, while providing expert medical...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational oversight for the Oncology Registry Program, ensuring data integrity and compliance with national standards while collaborating with healthcare professionals...

Iowa City, IARemote

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading nursing clinical programs focused on Infection Control and Disease Prevention. Collaborate with facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance nursing stan...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $130K *

Drive excellence in master data management by leading identity resolution, ensuring data integrity, and establishing governance standards for patient and provider domains. Collaborate with stakeholder...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Transform a high-performing sales team in Upstate New York, guiding them through market changes and fostering growth. Leverage healthcare expertise to drive performance, develop talent, and implement...

New York, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing informatics projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely decision-making and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance health information e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities, drive adoption, and deliver innovative so...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Develop innovative healthcare products by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your technical expertise to enhance platform capabilities and deliver impactful solutions that improve pat...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement and satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Panama City, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Lead the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement through training and support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

Panama City, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $221K *

Manage the strategy and execution of access marketing for oncology products, focusing on value propositions for payers and healthcare providers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effec...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $109K *

Partner with us to foster strategic relationships, optimize account performance, and drive engagement with key stakeholders, leveraging your knowledge of healthcare technology to deliver impactful sol...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient care by ensuring real-time monitoring during complex surgeries. Collaborate with surgical teams to safeguard nervous system integrity, making a critical impact on patient outcomes th...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Pioneer strategic growth in healthcare by engaging C-suite executives, driving partnerships, and expanding market share within Community Health Centers across the Eastern U.S. This consultative role d...

Maine, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the management of Epic Certified Application Analysts, ensuring effective design, build, and support of the Epic system. Lead teams in optimizing workflows and resolving issues while maintaini...

Bozeman, MTRemote

1 week ago

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

$248K - $373K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading clinical reviews of appeals and grievances. Collaborate with medical directors and teams to enhance quality and access across various health plans while worki...

Cypress, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing reimbursement support in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with healthcare providers to navigate patient reimbursement challenges, ensuring optimal service delivery an...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $133K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access by managing reimbursement challenges. This role involves educating healthcare providers, coordinating support services, and ensuring optimal pa...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.