Director of Access Strategy & Operations Support

Virginia Jobs$87K — $175K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required; relevant experience may substitute for degree
  • Over 7 years of experience in access strategy and operations
  • Minimum 4 years of formal management experience
  • Experience with access-focused healthcare initiatives
  • Proficient in data analytics and performance monitoring

Responsibilities

  • Drive access initiatives across the health system to improve patient care
  • Manage complex projects aligned with enterprise goals
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to track project milestones
  • Lead the access analytics function and ensure accurate reporting
  • Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement strategies
  • Direct operations of the medical records system for timely retrieval
  • Develop and manage a high-performing team

Benefits

  • High-visibility role in a newly created position
  • Opportunities to shape access care strategies at scale
  • Collaboration with clinical, operational, and IT leaders
  • Focus on enhancing digital patient experiences
  • Support in professional development and team growth
Full Job Description
Director of Access Strategy & Operations Support -a newly created, high-visibility role designed to transform patients' access care across our health system.

In this role, you will drive system-wide access initiatives , lead a high-performing team, and partner with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to modernize workflows, enhance digital patient experiences, and improve operational performance at scale.

What You'll Do

Lead Strategy & Enterprise Projects

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of complex, access-focused initiatives aligned with enterprise goals and PMO standards

  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, track milestones, and proactively resolve barriers to execution

  • Deliver high-impact initiatives including:

  • Digital patient self-scheduling (Epic integration)

  • Referral management transformation

  • E-consults and access innovation programs

Drive Data & Performance Excellence

  • Lead the Access analytics function , ensuring accurate dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting

  • Monitor operational performance and identify trends to drive continuous improvement

  • Translate data insights into actionable strategies that enhance patient access

Oversee Operations & Support Services

  • Direct the CAMR medical records operation , ensuring timely and accurate retrieval of ambulatory patient records

  • Lead logistics and administrative functions supporting day-to-day Access operations

  • Standardize workflows and optimize systems for efficiency and scalability

Lead & Develop Teams

  • Managing and developing a growing team.

  • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture

Strengthen Organizational Alignment

  • Partner with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to advance strategic initiatives

  • Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and enhance both patient and staff experience

  • Provide executive-level updates and visibility across senior Financial & Resource Stewardship

  • Support budget development and monitor expenses

  • Ensure responsible allocation of resources across programs and support functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master's degree required; a combination of relevant experience and education may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience, to include 4+ years of formal management experience.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $87,783.00 - $175,565.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Job Profile
J1697 - Patient Access Management 3

Career Stream and Level
Management-M3

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