Patient Access Manager

Essentia Health

. Oversee daily administrative operations and activities of assigned departments .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in healthcare business operations, focusing on administrative oversight, staffing management, and performance development. Proficient in maintaining patient care systems and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership Experience In Healthcare Business OperationsPatient Care Systems ManagementStaffing And Scheduling ManagementPerformance Indicator ManagementCollaboration With Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Administrative Operations ManagementResource AllocationPerformance DevelopmentProject ManagementStandard Of Work Knowledge

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam DevelopmentCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree (Must Obtain Within Two Years)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryClinic OperationsHospital OperationsPatient Access Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily administrative operations and activities of assigned departments
Ensure timeliness, quality, and integrity of systems and patient access processes
Maintain patient care systems, including staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and communication systems
Ensure adequate staffing levels based on volumes
Provide development opportunities for staff
Manage performance indicators and standard of work tools
Collaborate with stakeholders through meetings, project workgroups, and other collaboration efforts
Support development of standard of work knowledge during acquisitions and new service lines
Balance FTEs according to volumes and performance development for staffing
Assist directors, operations managers, administrative operations, and other stakeholders
Complete assigned projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years’ leadership experience in healthcare business operations in a clinic or hospital setting, or related healthcare industry, including demonstrated leadership ability
Associate’s degree or higher
Must obtain bachelor’s degree within two years of hire or transfer date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Supplemental insurance options
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health