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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$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by spearheading data architecture in population health, leveraging your mastery of EPIC VBPM, complex data modeling, and healthcare analytics to drive impactful solutions and enhance...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engage healthcare providers to promote innovative cancer screening technologies. Drive sales through relationship-building and strategic collaboration, ensuring successful integration of products into...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Shape global medical strategies for MMN, driving evidence generation and launch readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful actions, enhancing patient outco...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$280K - $311K *

Optimize safety evaluations within our Drug Safety team to drive innovative strategies for monitoring and managing clinical risks, ensuring compliance and maintaining high-quality standards in pharmac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the S&OP strategy, aligning resources with business goals, and optimizing capacity planning across the network to enhance efficiency and service delivery...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $137K *

Elevate healthcare transformation by coaching clinicians and leaders to optimize operational excellence and improve patient outcomes through effective EHR utilization and workflow redesign. Drive chan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives, driving deal execution and relationship management with senior health plan stakeholders. Shape growth strategies and negotiate value-based care contrac...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$101K - $128K *

Drive impactful IT solutions through design, development, and support. Leverage your expertise to lead complex projects, mentor staff, and optimize systems that are critical to operational success...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$156K - $187K *

Transform the data landscape by designing and implementing robust integration solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics infrastructure, ensuring seamless data flow and go...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Champion the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with healthcare stakeholders while driving performance goals and ensuring patient access to innovative therapies in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer community engagement and business growth by building strategic partnerships in healthcare. Drive outreach initiatives, enhance referral networks, and represent the organization at local events...

Roslindale, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic partnerships, driving engagement, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Leverage strong relationship skills to enhance client satisfaction and retention while...

Columbia, SCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $175K *

Champion client partnerships by leveraging strategic insights and data to drive business growth, aligning solutions with partners' objectives while facilitating transformative outcomes for stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive revenue growth and strategic account management across a diverse portfolio. You'll own the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build lasting relatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $124K *

Join us to provide high-level technical support for applications and interfaces, enhancing IT tools across the health system. Engage in project management, systems design, and vendor coordination to d...

Morrisville, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $104K *

Pioneer consumer protection initiatives by leading regulatory operations and policy functions. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance market conduct practices and ensure compli...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic sales team to forge vital partnerships with medical providers, enhancing patient access to behavioral health services through innovative strategies...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $300K *

Transform medical affairs by driving scientific excellence and strategic initiatives in ophthalmology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance field readiness and optimize engagement across...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$64K - $134K *

Drive success by managing key accounts, ensuring revenue growth through strategic upselling and relationship building. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional service and ac...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Elevate healthcare interoperability by designing and supporting MEDITECH interfaces. Collaborate with teams to enhance data exchange, improve patient care, and ensure seamless integration across syste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead a dynamic team focused on quality management and performance improvement in healthcare. Drive compliance with NCQA and HEDIS standards while enhancing health plan quality initiatives a...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic partner to senior living operators, driving adoption and ROI. Leverage your clinical expertise and commercial acumen to enhance client relationships and ensure succe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by leading teams to enhance efficiency and care delivery. Drive AI integration, manage P&L, and collaborate cross-functionally to support growth and sustainability in h...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to elevate dental account performance, cultivating strong relationships with practices and DSOs. Drive growth through strategic insights and hands-on support, positioning our solut...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.