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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$136K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance patient access by leading market access strategies, educating teams, and collaborating across departments to ensure effective reimbursement for our innovative medical techno...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $119K *

Partner with us to lead client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and operational excellence. Manage onboarding, project delivery, and service performance while collaborating across teams to drive s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $169K *

Partner with us to deliver comprehensive in-home assessments for patients with complex needs, ensuring quality care and optimal health outcomes through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in...

San Bernardino, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $120K *

Transform market dynamics by building strategic relationships with healthcare provider networks. Drive referral growth and partnership initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$124K - $211K *

Innovate clinical product strategies by analyzing market data and collaborating across departments. Drive product development and regulatory compliance while enhancing clinical initiatives to ensure c...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $102K *

Engage in quality assurance leadership for Prior Authorization reviews, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Oversee a team of auditors, drive improvement initiatives, and enhance provider a...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Accelerate growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in the Ambulatory Surgery Center market. Build executive partnerships, drive customer satisfaction, and expand market share through innovative...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$248K - $373K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative claims review. Lead quality assurance for medical services, engage with providers, and influence policy development, while enjoyi...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful strategies by leveraging research and insights to advance government health opportunities. Collaborate with leaders to enhance competitive positioning and secure meaningful work that b...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$63K - $108K *

Elevate your career by implementing and optimizing revenue cycle systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance billing processes, ensuring efficiency and user satisfaction while supporti...

Champaign, ILRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Optimize healthcare operations by analyzing equipment utilization, reducing unnecessary rentals, and driving impactful process improvements through data-driven insights and strong partnerships with cl...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $295K *

Join us in leading strategic management of high-profile national health system accounts. Your expertise will drive long-term growth, customer satisfaction, and revenue targets while collaborating with...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to patient safety in the operating room. As an IOM Technologist, you'll monitor critical neurological functions during surgery, collaborating closely with surgeons to ensu...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$238K - $357K *

Drive clinical excellence by leading coverage determinations and collaborating with providers to enhance health outcomes. Leverage your expertise to ensure cost-effective care while supporting a multi...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $218K *

Lead the strategy and delivery of enterprise applications, optimizing technology platforms to enhance clinical care and business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvemen...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic direction of Workday AMS, overseeing client delivery, service quality, and operational excellence while driving growth and team development across diverse sec...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing informatics projects from planning to delivery, ensuring timely decision-making and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance health information e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive audits of Medicare cost reports, ensuring compliance with CMS regulations. Mentor junior auditors while managing complex reimbursement projects and fostering provider relations...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $141K *

Champion innovative legal solutions for healthcare stakeholders, advising on corporate, regulatory, and operational matters. Engage in healthcare transactions, compliance, and health data commercializ...

St. Petersburg, FLRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$274K - $371K *

Elevate patient care through innovative clinical strategies in obesity and cardiometabolic development. Collaborate across teams to design and implement late-phase studies, ensuring alignment with glo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in oncology sales through strategic account management and consultative selling. Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals while ensuring exception...

Illinois, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead national strategy execution across key accounts, guiding teams to enhance patient care, while driving performance and building collaborative cross-functional partnerships...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$218K - $350K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading our subscription business, driving growth and innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experience and optimize performance, ensuring alignment...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$300K - $350K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading psychiatric care and operations. Engage with a dedicated team to enhance patient outcomes while supervising nurse practitioners and ensuring compliance with saf...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 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.