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Patient Access Representative III - Financial Counselor
Tenet Healthcare · Mount Pleasant, SC
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Patient Access Representative jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC
Pay for patient access representatives in the Mount Pleasant area centers on $17.46 per hour, or about $36,320 a year. The lower quarter earns under $14.79 and the upper quarter over $19.58. That ranks 148th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 255th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Mount Pleasant.
- $17.46median pay per hour, Charleston
- $15–$20typical range per hour
- 2,550employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Patient Access Representative roles in Mount Pleasant
3 more open roles from employers in Mount Pleasant. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Patient Access Representative II - ER
Tenet Healthcare · Mount Pleasant, SC
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Patient Access Representative II
Tenet Healthcare · Mount Pleasant, SC
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Patient Access Representative pay in Mount Pleasant, SC
The metro median is 4% above the South Carolina statewide median of $16.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,550 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $12.00 | $24,960 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.79 | $30,760 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $17.46 | $36,320 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $19.58 | $40,730 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $22.08 | $45,930 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Mount Pleasant ranks
- 148th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 255th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 South Carolina 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.
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- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $17.46 median hour buys what $17.29 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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 Mount Pleasant paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$629
- Per year: $31,428
- Per month: $2,619
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Mount Pleasant
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center Mount Pleasant, SC | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 6 mi | $17.46/hr | 157,665 |
| North Charleston, SC | 14 mi | $17.46/hr | 126,005 |
| Savannah, GA | 95 mi | $16.85/hr | 148,808 |
| Columbia, SC | 104 mi | $16.64/hr | 144,788 |
| Augusta, GA | 134 mi | $16.41/hr | 201,737 |
| Wilmington, NC | 150 mi | $16.72/hr | 125,284 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in South Carolina · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in South Carolina
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
South Carolina 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 Mount Pleasant, SC?
Patient Access Representatives in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $17.46 per hour, about $36,320 a year. The middle half earn between $14.79 and $19.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Mount Pleasant a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 255th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 148th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do patient access representatives work in Mount Pleasant?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant, led by Mount Pleasant Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Mount Pleasant as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina 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 Mount Pleasant?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Mount Pleasant and across South Carolina. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Mount Pleasant.
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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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