Also known as: Access Representative, Admissions Coordinator, Admitting Clerk, Admitting Representative
You arrive at the patient services office in St. Jude Medical Center, located in a bustling district of Charlotte. The fluorescent lights hum to life as you log into your desktop computer. Your screen fills with the familiar interfaces of Epic, the hospital's Electronic Health Record system, Microsoft Outlook, and the internal communication platform. You grab your coffee mug, taking a moment to review your calendar, noting several scheduled phone consultations and an afternoon in-person appointment. The quiet hum of computers signals the official start of your day, a mix of anticipation and routine.
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O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
+5.9%
US average: +3.5%
12,400
per year (US)
185,600
in 2025 → 196,400 (2035)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
This career is projected to experience rapid growth, with approximately 12,400 job openings available each year through 2035. The median annual wage for Patient Representatives is about $50,290. With experience and further training, you could advance to roles such as a Patient Advocate or a Healthcare Navigator.
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$50,290
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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