RemotePosted yesterday
Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote, M - F, 830a-5p
UMass Memorial Health Care · Remote · MA hiring
$20.94–$29.27/ hour
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Worcester, MA
Pay for patient access representatives in the Worcester area centers on $18.81 per hour, or about $39,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.32 and the upper quarter over $21.49. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. That ranks 57th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 133rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.
- $18.81median pay per hour, Worcester
- $17–$21typical range per hour
- 2,170employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
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Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote - M-F 8:30 - 5:00 PM
UMass Memorial Health Care · Remote · MA hiring
$20.94–$29.27/ hour
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Patient Access Center, Partially Remote, M-F 9:30AM-6:00PM
UMass Memorial Health Care · Remote · MA hiring
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1 more open role from employers in Worcester. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Patient Access Representative II
Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA
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The metro median is 8% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $20.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,170 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Worcester metro area, 6.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.28 | $33,860 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.32 | $36,030 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.81 | $39,120 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $21.49 | $44,700 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $23.59 | $49,070 | 32% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 57th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 133rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.81 median hour buys what $18.35 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$677
- Per year: $33,858
- Per month: $2,822
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $20.92/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $20.92/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $20.92/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $19.05/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $20.92/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $20.92/hr | 121,186 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Massachusetts · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Massachusetts
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
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do patient access representatives make in Worcester, MA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $18.81 per hour, about $39,120 a year. The middle half earn between $17.32 and $21.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 133rd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 57th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Worcester?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place patient access representatives in Worcester?
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Your Patient Access pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 7 postings$22.85/ hr$15–$29
- Mass General BrighamOak Bluffs, MA · 2 postings$28.41/ hr$20–$44
- Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 10 postings$24.25/ hr$16–$33
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$17Median$24.25High$32
21 Patient Access postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 21 Patient Access roles
- Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote, M - F, 830a-5pRemote$20.94–$29.27/ hour
- Patient Access Schedule Agent, Partially Remote - M-F 8:30 - 5:00 PMRemote$20.94–$29.27/ hour
+ 19 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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