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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$94K - $164K *

Champion innovative business analysis strategies to drive enterprise alignment, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to shape initiatives that support...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic projects by managing the complete lifecycle, developing effective communication strategies, and coaching leaders through training programs in project management and process improvement...

New Orleans, LARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $172K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$246K - $332K *

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $305K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

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$94K - $130K *

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Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $98K *

Transform patient care by leveraging telehealth solutions to ensure timely access to quality healthcare. Collaborate with a dynamic team to triage and support patients in a virtual environment, enhanc...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

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

$176K - $243K *

Lead the charge in transforming oncology care by developing strategic partnerships and innovative programs that enhance patient-centered services and operational efficiency across healthcare systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $107K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $203K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $162K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $205K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K *

Advance your career by auditing outpatient and specialty claims, ensuring coding accuracy and compliance. Leverage your clinical and coding expertise to enhance audit processes and contribute to quali...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Transform virtual resettlement services by leading a national portfolio that enhances access for refugees. Oversee strategy, implementation, and compliance while fostering partnerships and innovative...

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2 days ago

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

$211K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance virtual primary care, focusing on comprehensive patient management and collaboration with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care and build lasting patient...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion client success by managing strategic relationships, driving growth, and ensuring value realization for healthcare partners. Leverage expertise to align client objectives with MDLIVE capabilit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by building innovative member journey systems from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and launch CRM workflows, automations, and campaigns that enhance engagemen...

New York, NYRemote

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.