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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$106K - $153K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Medicare Advantage offerings across multiple states, driving benefit design, managing partnerships, and ensuring strategic market alignment to deliver high-per...

Long Beach, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Execute accurate coding practices to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with clinical teams to maintain integrity and efficiency in revenue cy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$60K - $107K *

Elevate the standard of care by reviewing ABA treatment requests and providing essential autism education to families. Collaborate with providers to ensure effective treatment plans while working remo...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement and satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

Panama City, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Lead the deployment and optimization of clinical applications in radiology. Drive user engagement through training and support, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and...

Panama City, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Contribute to a dynamic team of general teleradiologists, interpreting diagnostic imaging and enhancing patient care. Enjoy flexible scheduling and partnership opportunities while working remotely in...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$248K - $373K *

Empower your career by leading clinical reviews and adjudications for appeals and grievances. Collaborate with medical directors and enhance quality management while working remotely to tackle complex...

Cypress, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the strategy and execution of innovative consumer payment solutions, driving growth and engagement through targeted rewards and offers while collaborating across multip...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by managing relationships, optimizing collections, and resolving issues. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and compliance while leading a team to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies that drive revenue growth, collaborating with experts to execute impactful cycles, and consistently achieving quotas in a dynamic market focused on health...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building and delivering data products that empower leadership and client engagements. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to ensure high-quality analyt...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Unlock member engagement and satisfaction by leading initiatives that enhance the consumer experience. Drive strategies for retention and growth while collaborating across teams to optimize performanc...

South Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Drive the successful transfer of CDI best practices by mentoring client teams, conducting record reviews, and delivering education. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance documentation a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Manage a dedicated team to enhance patient access to complex medications, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while delivering exceptional experiences. Guide strategic improvements to optim...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower philanthropic growth by managing donor relationships and securing major gifts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance fundraising strategies and expand NPF's mission impact through strategic p...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $155K *

Drive regional sales impact by engaging high-value gastroenterology customers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance market influence, lead training initiatives, and execute strategic business plans...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Quality Assurance efforts in Long-Term Services and Supports. Oversee compliance, collaborate with external partners, and drive operational excellence while ensuring adhere...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $306K *

Drive strategic initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional customer engagement and project execution, ensuring alignment with scientific, operational, and financial goals while...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving laboratory diagnostics sales across Arizona. Collaborate with sales teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions that enhance patient care and operatio...

Arizona, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $195K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management for healthcare commissioning. Drive business development, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while collaborating with div...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of revenue accounting by leading the integration of consumer revenue streams into a unified, automated process. Drive accuracy and efficiency while building a high-performing team...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and strategic relationships across long-term care markets. Manage complex sales cycles, enhance customer satisfaction, and collaborate cross-functionally to a...

Kansas City, KSRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

1 week 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.