PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Patient Access Representative
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$17.24–$24.35/ hour
New this week
Patient Access Representative jobs in Council Bluffs, IA
The median patient access representative pay in the Council Bluffs area is $18.22 per hour ($37,890 a year), with the typical range running from $16.43 to $21.49. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Council Bluffs and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs. The free report below lists employers near Council Bluffs and what they pay.
- $18.22median pay per hour, Omaha
- $16–$21typical range per hour
- 3,080employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Patient Access Representative roles near Council Bluffs
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Patient Access Representative Sr
CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE
$18.06–$25.51/ hour
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Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Council Bluffs, IA
The metro median is 6% above the Iowa statewide median of $17.18 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,080 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Omaha metro area, 6.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.73 | $28,560 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $16.43 | $34,170 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.22 | $37,890 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.49 | $44,700 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.95 | $47,740 | 28% above U.S. median |
How Council Bluffs ranks
- 89th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
BLS does not publish a separate figure for patient access representative. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Receptionists and Information Clerks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Council Bluffs
- Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.22 median hour buys what $19.82 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Council Bluffs paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$656
- Per year: $32,796
- Per month: $2,733
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Council Bluffs
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs Council Bluffs, IA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson Council Bluffs, IA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, NE | 8 mi | $18.22/hr | 64,777 |
| Omaha, NE | 11 mi | $18.22/hr | 489,265 |
| Lincoln, NE | 52 mi | $17.28/hr | 300,619 |
| Sioux City, IA | 91 mi | $18.19/hr | 86,875 |
| West Des Moines, IA | 110 mi | $17.61/hr | 73,664 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 116 mi | $16.85/hr | 71,098 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Iowa · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa
Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Customer service experience; healthcare registration experience is a plus
- Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic
Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do patient access representatives make in Council Bluffs, IA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $18.22 per hour, about $37,890 a year. The middle half earn between $16.43 and $21.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Council Bluffs a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Omaha ranks 28th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 89th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Council Bluffs?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Omaha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Council Bluffs.
Do I need a Iowa license to work in Council Bluffs as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
- CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
- CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$27.82/ hr$22–$33
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2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$24.50High$33
257 Patient Access postings with published pay in the US, 214 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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