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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$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive Major Incident Management, ensuring swift resolution and effective communication across teams. Leverage your expertise to enhance service restoration and support our hosted cu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Help us optimize Epic applications by leading projects, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows and provide expert support, all while mai...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$160K - $192K *

Drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers and executing territory plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $123K *

Champion financial excellence by providing strategic analysis and consulting to enhance operational efficiency and revenue growth. Collaborate with leaders to redesign processes, ensuring compliance a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leading analytics strategy, driving enterprise-wide adoption of innovative solutions, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance operational performanc...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$308K - $369K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care, managing diverse patient needs with a combination of in-office and virtual visits, while collaborating closely with clinical teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Transform oncology care by driving product adoption and building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to exceed performance goals and ensure patient access to innovative therap...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our people operations by overseeing talent acquisition, workforce strategy, and culture development. Partner with leadership to foster an inclusive work environment focuse...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Redefine educational excellence by leading grant development and scientific writing initiatives. Collaborate with healthcare experts to create impactful educational programs and publications that enha...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Engage with clients by managing strategic account plans, driving growth initiatives, and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Join us to drive commercial performance by engaging healthcare providers, building relationships, and supporting product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient access to i...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $300K *

Advance your career by shaping the future of healthcare sales. Drive strategic growth within key accounts, leveraging your expertise to penetrate complex markets and foster relationships with decision...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining healthcare technology by designing and deploying innovative clinical applications. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows and improve patient experiences in a dynam...

Miami, FLRemote

6 days ago

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

$112K - $193K *

Accelerate healthcare transformation by leading complex consulting engagements, leveraging AI-driven tools, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational performance and deliver measurab...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$205K - $228K *

Champion patient-focused initiatives by leading strategy and execution of ambassador programs. Build relationships with patients and advocacy groups to enhance engagement and ensure their voices shape...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions in healthcare, tackling ambiguous challenges directly. Collaborate with top experts, shipping impactful products at speed while taking full ownership of your work and d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Empower project success by coordinating PGHD initiatives, managing timelines, and engaging stakeholders. Drive quality and productivity through effective planning, documentation, and communication wit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing day-to-day functions and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate across teams to boost performance and elevate patient satisfact...

Columbia, MDRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $163K *

Lead and manage client-facing teams to deliver high-quality card processing projects, ensuring successful implementations and client satisfaction through effective project management and strategic ove...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Empower client success by leading account health, driving growth, and managing budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns while mentoring your account team and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in providing remote clinical oversight for Dermatology PAs, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to foster clinical exc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$450K - $500K+*

Join a team that's dedicated to quality care as a Remote General Diagnostic Radiologist. Enjoy a diverse caseload, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to professional development in a supportive, fu...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing retention strategies for diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable plans that enhance member experience...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform recovery support by leveraging telemedicine to drive engagement and success for members, while collaborating with a dedicated team to provide compassionate care throughout the early treatmen...

West Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   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.