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FOCUSPOINT

Patient Access Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Patient Access Manager Schedule: Full-Time Employment Type: Perm Placement About Us At FOCUSPOINT, we specialize in connecting top-tier healthcare professionals with organizations that value ...

Blacktail Health

Patient Access Manager

Dillon, MT · On-site

$20.10/hr

Patient Access Manager * Full-time M-F, benefit eligible. * Hourly wage $20.10 and up DOQ. * Candidate review begins 9/16/2026, position open until filled. * Must be able to pass a criminal ...

OCH

Patient Access Manager

Gravette, AR · On-site

The Patient Access Manager provides daily leadership and operational oversight of the Hospital's Central Referral team and provides leadership support and coordination to the Admissions team through ...

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Southwoods Health

Patient Access Manager

Boardman, OH · On-site

Patient Access Manager Location: Boardman, OH (Southwoods Executive Centre) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday (Dayshift | In-Office) Apply Online: Southwoods Health Careers About Southwoods Health ...

Medical City Frisco

Patient Access Manager

Frisco, TX · On-site

Jump-start your career as a Patient Access Manager today with Medical City Frisco. Job Summary and Qualifications As the Patient Access Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Director in ...

Southwoods Health

Patient Access Manager

Boardman, OH · On-site

Patient Access Manager Location: Boardman, OH (Southwoods Executive Centre) Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday (Dayshift | In-Office) Apply Online: Southwoods Health Careers About Southwoods Health ...

InfiCare Technologies

Patient Access Manager

Dover, DE · On-site

$71K - $111K/yr

Patient Access Manager Job Location: Dover, DE 19901 Pay Rate : $71,656.00 - $111,051.20/YEARLY Shift: Days Duration: Permanent Full Time Feel free to contact me at 703-652-5191 / Max@inficare.com ...

Emerus

Patient Access Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Position Overview The Patient Access Manager is responsible for leading all daily patient access operations, site-specific oversight of medical records management activities and day-to-day oversight ...

Emerus

Patient Access Manager

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Position Overview The Patient Access Manager is responsible for leading all daily patient access operations, site-specific oversight of medical records management activities and day-to-day oversight ...

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How much do optum patient access manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for optum patient access manager in the United States is $37.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Optum Patient Access Manager do?

An Optum Patient Access Manager oversees the administrative processes that ensure patients can efficiently access healthcare services within the Optum network. This includes managing patient registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and pre-authorization tasks. They work closely with clinical and front-office staff to streamline workflows, improve patient experiences, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Additionally, they may lead teams, implement process improvements, and resolve patient access issues to enhance operational efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optum Patient Access Manager?

To thrive as an Optum Patient Access Manager, you need a solid background in healthcare administration, knowledge of patient registration processes, and a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic medical records (EMR), and insurance verification tools is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for managing teams and ensuring positive patient experiences. These competencies are crucial for streamlining patient access, optimizing operational efficiency, and maintaining regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting.

What are the main challenges faced by an Optum Patient Access Manager in ensuring efficient patient flow?

As an Optum Patient Access Manager, one of the primary challenges is balancing high patient volumes with the need to maintain accurate registration and authorization processes. Managers often need to address workflow bottlenecks, coordinate with clinical and administrative teams, and implement technology solutions to streamline access while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to motivate staff and foster collaboration across departments. Additionally, adapting to evolving payer requirements and maintaining patient satisfaction are ongoing responsibilities in this role.

What is the difference between Optum Patient Access Manager vs Optum Patient Access Representative?

AspectOptum Patient Access ManagerOptum Patient Access Representative
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; experience in healthcare administration; some roles may require certificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; healthcare experience preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice setting within healthcare facilities or remoteFront desk or call center environment, interacting directly with patients
Primary ResponsibilitiesOverseeing patient access processes, managing staff, ensuring complianceScheduling appointments, verifying patient information, assisting with check-in

The Optum Patient Access Manager typically holds a supervisory role, overseeing patient access operations, while the Optum Patient Access Representative focuses on direct patient interactions and administrative tasks. Both roles require healthcare knowledge and excellent communication skills, but the manager has additional responsibilities in team oversight and process management.

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Infographic showing various Optum Patient Access Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,225 per year, or $37.6 per hour.

Patient Access Manager

Gravette, AR • On-site

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.
Outpatient Health Care • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE.

Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, has an opening for a Patient Access Manager within our Patient Access Department.

Our Mission:

Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

The Patient Access Manager provides daily leadership and operational oversight of the Hospital's Central Referral team and provides leadership support and coordination to the Admissions team through a dotted-line reporting relationship. The Manager is responsible for ensuring an efficient, timely, and seamless patient access process while maintaining accuracy and compliance with patient demographics, financial, insurance, referral, authorization, and billing requirements. The Manager oversees the daily operations of the Central Referral team, including staffing, workflow, quality assurance, performance management, training, and process improvement. The position ensures timely and professional responses to incoming referral calls, provider inquiries, and patient access needs while promoting a high level of service and patient satisfaction. The Manager collaborates with the Director of Patient Access and other organizational leaders to identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency, patient flow, service delivery, and overall patient experience. The position provides staffing and operational support as needed and assists with the development and implementation of departmental and implementation of departmental strategies, policies, procedures, and training initiatives. The Patient Access Manager reports directly to the Director of Patient Access The most significant duties have been included in this description; however, this does not preclude the assignment of additional or developmental duties. The Hospital reserves the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned responsibilities.

Benefits include:
  • Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
  • Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Data entry and word processing experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of Healthcare Patient Access Experience required, with progressively responsible experience in patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, authorizations, financial clearance, care coordination, or other related front-end revenue cycle functions.
  • Minimum 1 year of demonstrated leadership experience required, which may include lead, supervisory, training, project coordination, or other operational support in a healthcare or Patient Access environment.
  • Experience in multi-site healthcare organization or group preferred.
  • Associate degree in healthcare administration, business administration, health information management, or related field preferred.

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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