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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$105K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth and client success by leading experienced account professionals in managing complex PBM relationships. Leverage data and insights to enhance profitability a...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $231K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving revenue growth and client success for complex PBM accounts. Inspire high-performance culture while leveraging analytics and insights to enhance clien...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead strategic account management initiatives, fostering executive relationships and driving growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction while inf...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in optimizing EPIC applications, leading complex projects, and enhancing user experience in healthcare IT. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative sol...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading AI governance and privacy initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and responsible AI practices while managing complex legal challenges...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Lead our legal initiatives by drafting and negotiating complex agreements in healthcare tech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, addressing legal support needs efficiently w...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $215K *

Shape the future of value-based payments by leading product strategy, overseeing team development, and driving market innovations within a collaborative, cross-functional environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $211K *

Elevate your career by managing customer relationships in post-acute care. Drive business growth through consultative selling and strategic partnerships. Utilize your skills to enhance patient outcome...

Minnesota, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $191K *

Drive growth by managing customer relationships in post-acute care. Leverage consultative selling to expand accounts and improve patient outcomes through medical-surgical products and solutions across...

Iowa, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Manage a dynamic sales team to drive adoption of innovative healthcare solutions. Lead recruitment, coaching, and performance management while fostering relationships with key stakeholders to achieve...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Drive the development and execution of U.S. pricing and contracting strategies, optimizing patient access and revenue performance. Collaborate across functions to ensure successful commercialization a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Drive enterprise sales success by leading a high-performance team in payer technology, expanding market presence, and enhancing client relationships across various healthcare segments while executing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by engaging independent physician practices. Utilize your expertise in full-cycle sales to build relationships, conduct virtual demos, and collaborate with team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy by collaborating with teams to shape innovative brand tactics, enhancing agency-client relationships and driving research initiatives in a fast-paced environment to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead comprehensive audits and compliance reviews, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations while enhancing operational effectiveness across various departments. Drive risk assess...

Galveston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion a high-performing team by leading, coaching, and developing Directors of Admissions. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance patient access and improve admissions processes while ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$80K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through strategic vendor management and operational excellence. Lead initiatives that drive performance, compliance, and continuous im...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$163K - $215K *

Empower our team as you lead product development for Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician delivery. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful solutions and improve healthcare expe...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Transform virtual care delivery by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions and...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive innovation in virtual care by leading product development, enhancing member access, and streamlining clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform healthcare experien...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $215K *

Drive product innovation in Virtual Care, enhancing member access and clinician workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies, prioritize initiatives, and deliver impactful s...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leveraging insights to define market trends, create impactful sales strategies, and engage with executive leaders across various healthcare organizations to enhance o...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of Medicare claims technology by leading product strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for millions o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of customer success by managing strategic relationships, driving product adoption, and ensuring high-value outcomes for complex customer accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $147K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by evaluating application portfolios to support strategic mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration strategies a...

United StatesRemote

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.