Patient Access Director Jobs

Explore Patient Access Director opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Patient Access Directors lead the teams and processes that help patients navigate care, from initial scheduling and registration through financial clearance and service coordination. Find leadership roles where you can improve access, strengthen operations, and make healthcare easier to navigate.

What Does a Patient Access Director Do?

A Patient Access Director oversees functions such as patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, eligibility, financial counseling, and admissions. The role often partners with clinical departments, revenue cycle teams, information technology, and executive leadership to create efficient workflows and a consistent patient experience.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek healthcare operations leaders with experience managing patient access teams, improving service quality, and monitoring operational performance. Useful strengths include communication, change management, process improvement, staff development, and familiarity with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, electronic health records, and revenue cycle practices. Requirements vary by organization and role.

Patient Access Director Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as employer, location, organization size, scope of responsibility, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it a useful place to explore senior patient access leadership opportunities. Review each listing for current salary details and qualifications.

Find Patient Access Director Jobs on Ladders

Browse Patient Access Director openings and related healthcare leadership roles on Ladders. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation, then identify opportunities that align with your experience in patient access, healthcare administration, or revenue cycle operations.

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$131K - $178K *

Unlock potential by driving patient access marketing strategies for biosimilars. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and improve product access, while managing projects and...

Thousand Oaks, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding strategic partnerships and driving growth initiatives with autonomy. Collaborate with leadership to assess market trends, enhance client relationships, and achieve sales t...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $177K *

Lead coding operations and education initiatives to ensure compliance, accuracy, and optimal reimbursement across the organization. Manage staff training and oversee coding standards while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $118K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading complex initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $173K *

Champion the development of Provider Direct Connect capabilities, driving product vision and strategy while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance provider engagement and deliver scalabl...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming client needs into effective solutions. As a Business Analyst I, you'll bridge teams, support integrations, and enhance processes within the Financial Servi...

West Des Moines, IARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that drives innovation by building and supporting Epic billing modules, ensuring seamless operations and addressing user needs through expert problem-solving and ongoing communication with...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of identity and access management by leading strategic initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving security standards. Drive operational effecti...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success in oncology. As a key leader, you'll manage relationships, oversee project delivery, and foster growth across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $231K *

Drive transformation by partnering with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective product operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing organizational effectiveness...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

Lead the charge in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and cash management. Collaborate with executive leadership and manage a part-time bookkeeper to ensure accurate financial reco...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in the Northeast recreational cannabis market by developing and executing innovative sales strategies, managing a dynamic team, and fostering strong client relationships to drive reven...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $286K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team to drive new business, refine strategies, and enhance customer experiences in a fast-paced SaaS environment, while mentoring leaders and achieving a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $111K *

Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...

Tacoma, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform healthcare analytics by supporting ACOs in the MSSP program. Leverage data-driven insights to track performance metrics, optimize risk scores, and collaborate with teams to enhance value-bas...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $234K *

Transform global MSP marketing by leading strategy, driving partner engagement, and executing campaigns. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance pipeline and revenue while ensuring effective partne...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate growth in the Assisted Living sector by leading business development initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving customer acquisition strategies to meet revenue obje...

Portland, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative cancer screening solutions, engaging healthcare providers and enhancing patient outcomes. Leverage your sales expertise to promote groundbreaking technologies a...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the Pediatric Endocrinology sector through strategic relationship building and effective customer engagement, ensuring product knowledge and compliance whil...

Hartford, CTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $214K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare product management through innovative supply chain solutions. Lead cross-functional initiatives and shape the future of resilience in healthcare with strategic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships in the SUD/behavioral health sector, ensuring effective onboarding and ongoing engagement. Leverage your RCM expertise to enhance service delivery, client satisfaction...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Drive innovative palliative care solutions for members with complex needs, providing compassionate, evidence-based support through telehealth. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as a trusted advisor, managing high-impact client accounts to translate complex data into strategic insights, guiding executive decision-making, and fostering client relat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $116K *

Inspire excellence in Grievance and Appeals operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while leading a dedicated team. Drive process improvements and foster a collaborative environment to enhance...

Long Beach, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Patient Access Director do?question toggle

    A Patient Access Director leads teams and processes that support patients before and during care, including scheduling, registration, insurance verification, admissions, and financial clearance. The role typically focuses on operational performance and the patient experience.

  • What qualifications are common for Patient Access Director jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for healthcare operations or patient access leadership experience, team management skills, and knowledge of registration, scheduling, payer processes, and revenue cycle workflows. Specific education and experience requirements vary by employer.

  • How much do Patient Access Directors earn?question toggle

    Salary varies by location, employer, organization size, experience, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Patient Access Director jobs?question toggle

    You can explore Patient Access Director openings on Ladders, along with related healthcare operations and revenue cycle leadership roles. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, and salary information.