PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Patient Access Representative
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$20.24–$30.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
Patient Access Representative jobs in Suffolk, VA
The median patient access representative pay in the Suffolk area is $16.67 per hour ($34,670 a year), with the typical range running from $14.30 to $18.28. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Suffolk. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk. The free report below lists employers near Suffolk and what they pay.
- $16.67median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $14–$18typical range per hour
- 5,150employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
Open Patient Access Representative roles in Suffolk
For youUpdated weekly
55+ more Patient Access Representative roles for you in Suffolk, VA
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Get the Suffolk Patient Access Representative pay report
Named employers near Suffolk, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportPatient Access Representative pay in Suffolk, VA
The metro median is 4% below the Virginia statewide median of $17.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 5,150 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 6.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.30 | $27,660 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $14.30 | $29,740 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $16.67 | $34,670 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $18.28 | $38,020 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $21.79 | $45,320 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Suffolk ranks
- 242nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 282nd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 8 Virginia 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 Suffolk
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $16.67 median hour buys what $17.02 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Suffolk paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$600
- Per year: $30,006
- Per month: $2,501
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Suffolk
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Obici Hospital Suffolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center Suffolk, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake, VA | 18 mi | $16.67/hr | 254,997 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 19 mi | $16.67/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 74 mi | $17.21/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 82 mi | $15.67/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 87 mi | $15.80/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 116 mi | $17.89/hr | 56,764 |
Patient Access Representative jobs in Virginia · Patient Access Representative jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia
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
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Suffolk
Suffolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do patient access representatives make in Suffolk, VA?
Patient Access Representatives in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $16.67 per hour, about $34,670 a year. The middle half earn between $14.30 and $18.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Suffolk a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 282nd of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring patient access representatives in Suffolk?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Suffolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Suffolk.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Suffolk as a patient access representative?
High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Suffolk?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Suffolk and across Virginia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Suffolk.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Suffolk pay patient access representatives? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
150+ Patient Access Representative roles in Virginia, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Patient Access pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Virginia list by name comes with the full report
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 9 postings$25.24/ hr$20–$34
- LifePoint HealthGalax, VA · 2 postings$16.58/ hr$14–$19
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
- CommonSpirit HealthGrass Valley, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Virginia list
2What they are offering now
Low$18Median$25.24High$30
13 Patient Access postings with published pay in Virginia, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Patient Access roles
- Patient Access RepresentativePermanent$20.24–$30.25/ hour
- Patient Access Representative IPermanent$20.24–$30.25/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.