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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$150K - $230K *

Drive impactful oncology solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, promoting innovative products, and exceeding performance goals in a dynamic biopharma environment. Your exper...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient access by providing expert guidance on healthcare processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to address access barriers and ensure compliance while sup...

North Wales, PARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $110K *

Drive coding quality and compliance by analyzing data, supporting audits, and enhancing documentation practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate coding and adherence to regulatory standards...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Optimize operational excellence in healthcare IT by managing production support, driving issue resolution, and ensuring timely reporting for customer-facing technology delivery...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining telehealth by delivering exceptional psychotherapy to older adults. Enjoy flexible hours, comprehensive support, and opportunities for professional growth while making a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $266K *

Champion patient engagement strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing recruitment and retention across clinical trials. Drive performance, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $152K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging Epic expertise to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives across healthcare environments, ensuring high-performance standards and cli...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$124K - $206K *

Drive the end-to-end revenue marketing strategy to enhance pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen market positioning. Lead a cross-functional team to optimize performance and scale impact...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $109K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales growth for innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in payer operations to build relationships and lead complex sales engagements with health plans...

El Segundo, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $273K *

Transform the payments landscape by leading the development of a scalable, AI-native platform that enhances healthcare payment experiences across multiple stakeholders, driving innovation and moderniz...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by coordinating cross-functional processes, ensuring governance, and optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and stakeholder experience across the enterprise...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Shape the future of preventative care by joining a dedicated team focused on enhancing member health and quality of life through comprehensive assessments and coordinated care in a supportive, tech-en...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Unlock potential by joining a mission-driven team focused on preventative care. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient health and quality of life through comprehensive assessment...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower credit unions by driving new sales of digital banking solutions. Leverage your network to identify and close business opportunities, manage the full sales cycle, and exceed ambitious revenue t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $153K *

Champion transformative patient experiences by leading strategic consulting engagements, collaborating with C-suite leaders, and driving measurable improvements in healthcare delivery and client relat...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join us to lead the leave and accommodations function, ensuring compliance and supporting employees through critical life moments. You'll manage casework, oversee a team, and collaborate across depart...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $281K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of oncology research! This key role involves designing and leading clinical trials, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with global experts to advance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $281K *

Explore your career in clinical development as you design and lead innovative oncology studies, ensuring data integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and cultivating r...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$63K - $101K *

Optimize compliance in Interventional Radiology charge capture by conducting audits, educating teams, and enhancing coding practices. Collaborate with clinical departments to identify and rectify codi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $240K *

Lead total rewards strategy for a complex global healthcare tech firm. Drive compensation and benefits governance, align workforce investment with business goals, and ensure compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $200K *

Engage in the development and oversight of clinical education for a PA program, ensuring quality curriculum and site management while collaborating with leadership to enhance student learning and perf...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Transform sales strategies by leading a high-performing team to achieve revenue goals, enhance customer relationships, and drive growth in the healthcare sector. Oversee a revenue range of $12-$30 mil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $103K *

Join our team to enhance healthcare operations by managing benefit configurations, ensuring accuracy in prior authorizations and process improvements while collaborating across departments to optimize...

Long Beach, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $223K *

Transform enterprise database environments as a Lead Engineer. Drive PostgreSQL and SQL Server strategies, architecture, and automation, ensuring reliability and security across cloud and on-premises...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic leadership for a national remote case management team, ensuring service excellence, operational consistency, and client satisfaction while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.