Patient Access Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Patient Access Manager roles at U.S. hospitals and health systems routinely qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field. Many large health networks have active LCA filing histories, making this a realistic path for international candidates with the right credentials.
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INTRODUCTION
At R1, we’re transforming how healthcare works by combining nearly two decades of revenue cycle expertise with advanced technology, including analytics, AI, intelligent automation and workflow orchestration. We pair that technology with the irreplaceable expertise of our people to help hospitals, health systems and medical groups improve financial performance, simplify administrative complexity and create better experiences for patients and providers.
All Together Better defines our culture and the way we work. We’re a diverse, global team united by a shared mission to make healthcare work better for all. Across technology, operations and support functions, our people bring deep expertise, empathy and ingenuity to the work we do. Here, collaboration fuels progress, adaptability sparks innovation and every voice can help shape what’s next for R1 and the future of healthcare.
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Patient Access Manager
Ascension St Agnes Hospital | Baltimore, MD | On-Site
Lead the Front Door of Patient Care
Ascension St. Agnes is seeking an experienced Patient Access Manager to lead Emergency Department registration, Beds Admissions, and other operations that may impact Patient Access.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on healthcare leader to make a meaningful impact on both the patient experience and operational performance. You’ll lead a team of Patient Access professionals, partner with hospital leadership, and drive initiatives that improve patient flow, registration accuracy, service excellence, customer service and improve revenue cycle performance.
If you thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, enjoy developing high-performing teams, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Ascension St Agnes Hospital?
Patient Access is more than registration. It’s the first and one of the most important interactions in a patient’s healthcare journey.
As the Patient Access Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead a highly visible operational department
- Influence patient satisfaction and financial performance
- Partner with hospital and system leadership
- Drive process improvement and operational excellence
- Develop and mentor future leaders
- Make a measurable impact on the patient experience every day
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day Patient Access operations, including registration, admissions, and patient intake while maintaining policies and driving revenue cycle improvement in a busy 24/7 emergency department.
- Lead and develop Patient Access Supervisor and frontline staff
- Ensure efficient patient flow while maintaining excellent customer service standards
- Monitor department productivity, quality, accuracy, and performance metrics
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows and patient processing
- Drive continuous improvement in partnership with hospital and system leadership
- Support registration accuracy, admissions processes, billing workflows, and revenue cycle performance
- Maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements
- Manage departmental performance and budget responsibilities
- Coach and develop team members while building a strong, accountable culture
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for an experienced healthcare operations leader with a background in areas such as:
- Patient Access
- Patient Registration
- Emergency Department Experience
- Admissions
- Healthcare Operations
- Front-End Revenue Cycle
- Hospital or health system leadership
You should be comfortable leading teams, managing performance, improving workflows, and partnering across clinical and operational departments.
Why This Role?
If you’re currently a Patient Access Manager, Registration Manager, Admissions Manager, Patient Access Supervisor, or Revenue Cycle leader ready for your next step, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a fast paced and highly visible hospital function while developing your team and directly influencing the patient experience.
For this US-based position, the base pay range is $72,275.00 - $99,456.85 per year. Individual pay is determined by role, level, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job is eligible to participate in our annual bonus plan at a target of 10.00%.
The healthcare system is always evolving — and it’s up to us to use our shared expertise to find new solutions that can keep up. On our growing team you’ll find the opportunity to constantly learn, collaborate across groups and explore new paths for your career.
Our associates are given the chance to contribute, think boldly and create meaningful work that makes a difference in the communities we serve around the world. We go beyond expectations in everything we do. Not only does that drive customer success and improve patient care, but that same enthusiasm is applied to giving back to the community and taking care of our team — including offering a competitive benefits package.
R1 RCM Inc. (“the Company”) is dedicated to the fundamentals of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s employment practices, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination shall not be based on any person’s age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the Company is dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing protected categories.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Access Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
Patient Access Manager roles must require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field to qualify as a specialty occupation. If your degree is in a broad field like business, document how your coursework specifically relates to healthcare administration or revenue cycle management.
Target health systems with LCA filing histories
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers file LCAs far more consistently than small clinics or independent practices. Prioritize employers in those categories, since they have established HR processes for sponsoring clinical operations roles like Patient Access Manager.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search to employers with confirmed LCA filing activity in healthcare operations. Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history by role and employer, so you're not guessing which health systems will actually support your visa application.
Understand how prevailing wage tiers affect your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Patient Access Manager in your metro area before filing an LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage range for your location before you negotiate.
Get your CHAM or CHAA credential before applying
The Certified Healthcare Access Manager credential from the National Association of Healthcare Access Management strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition by demonstrating the role requires specialized professional knowledge, which USCIS weighs when evaluating H-1B eligibility.
Clarify PERM timing if your employer mentions green card sponsorship
Some health systems offer both H-1B and PERM labor certification as part of relocation packages. If yours does, ask HR whether PERM filing begins concurrently with your H-1B approval, since earlier priority dates protect you if your situation changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Patient Access Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Patient Access Manager roles that emphasize revenue cycle management, insurance authorization, and compliance typically qualify, especially when the employer documents that a degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related discipline is a standard requirement for the position.
Which visa types realistically cover Patient Access Manager sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Patient Access Managers, since the role fits the specialty occupation definition when the employer requires a relevant bachelor's degree. TN visa status is not available for this role, as Patient Access Manager is not on the USMCA profession list. EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is also possible if the employer is willing to begin that process.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that have sponsored Patient Access Manager roles before?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing histories, so you can see which health systems have actively sponsored roles in this category. Large academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and multi-site health systems are the most consistent sponsors, as they have dedicated immigration support teams and established workflows for clinical operations roles.
Will a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or the UK satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
USCIS generally accepts three-year bachelor's degrees from Australia, the UK, and other countries as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for specialty occupation purposes, but your employer's attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from an accredited agency to confirm equivalency. Having that evaluation completed before your offer stage makes the petition process faster and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
What happens to my H-1B status if the hospital is acquired or merges with another health system?
If the acquiring entity qualifies as a successor-in-interest under USCIS guidance, your H-1B status can transfer without a new petition, provided your role, salary, and work location remain materially the same. If the terms change substantially, your new employer must file an amended H-1B petition. Confirm with HR at the time of any merger announcement so there's no gap in your authorized status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Patient Access Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.