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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$180K - $220K *

Empower patients and caregivers by leading an interdisciplinary team in dementia care. Drive innovative solutions and enhance care models while collaborating with diverse professionals in a dynamic, r...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$188K - $230K *

Lead product strategy and execution for TPA, PEO, and Carrier partners, driving innovation and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities and deli...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $196K *

Shape the future of healthcare by managing client relationships and optimizing clinical programs. Collaborate with teams to drive client success and ensure alignment with company goals, leveraging dat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $205K *

Champion client success by managing strategic accounts, driving growth, and enhancing relationships with health plans. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

The Director of Government Reimbursement will serve in a consultancy capacity, advising large health systems on managing and optimizing healthcare reimbursement processes, particularly focusing on Med...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform billing operations by leading a team to optimize healthcare revenue cycle processes, ensuring timely and accurate claims submission while driving performance improvements and fostering stron...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Shape the future of our Inside Sales team by driving revenue growth and enhancing customer relationships. Lead with strategic vision while coaching representatives to deliver tailored, technology-enab...

Swedesboro, NJRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $90K *

Manage a multidisciplinary team overseeing clinical claim reviews, ensuring productivity and quality metrics are met. Lead staff development, analyze workflows for efficiency, and serve as a subject m...

Mississippi, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join us to lead Oncology integrated solutions, collaborating across teams to design and implement strategic, client-focused approaches. Shape impactful proposals that drive growth and enhance patient...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through effective leadership and operational excellence. Manage and support a diverse patient-facing team, drive performance metrics, and ensure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional projects that enhance operational performance and ensure successful execution across the organization. Facilitate collaboration and embed best p...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader, driving sales and client success in litigation support services. Collaborate with teams to enhance client relationships and achieve revenue goals in a dyna...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $98K *

Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $190K *

Lead regional operations to enhance provider success, ensuring alignment with national strategies while adapting to local dynamics and market needs, driving satisfaction and engagement across the heal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize transformation readiness by leading enterprise testing strategies. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure business solutions meet operational needs, minimize risks, and validate readines...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Engage with a talented team to drive growth and innovation in pharma sales. Own the sales cycle from strategic prospecting to closing high-impact deals, while developing key relationships that enhance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application services in cloud environments. You'll install and upgrade applications while collaborating with experts to ensure optimal performance and support...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a functional liaison, driving Medicare initiatives and enhancing project delivery. Collaborate across departments to analyze impacts, manage changes, and ensure successful imple...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Elevate Medicaid partnerships by driving strategic sales initiatives, securing contracts, and fostering client relationships. Lead a team to achieve growth targets while navigating market dynamics and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $133K *

Analyze healthcare data to drive 5-Star project success. Lead initiatives, conduct in-depth analysis, and ensure data accuracy while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance organizational performan...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive full-cycle sales for global clinical operations, fostering client relationships and developing strategic plans for service growth in alignment with company objectives...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $110K *

Unlock growth by owning the TPA/PEO sales strategy, managing complex accounts, and driving revenue across diverse deal sizes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing complex claims with a focus on legal inquiries and resolutions. Collaborate with clients and experts to deliver innovative solutions while enjoying flexibility and profess...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Engage with a dedicated team by providing clinical oversight to psychiatric NPs/PAs. This remote role focuses on ensuring best practices, reviewing medical records, and supporting effective treatment...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $231K *

Lead the charge in driving sales strategy execution, manage product expert teams, and foster relationships with key clients. Transform innovative ideas into actionable sales initiatives for product en...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.