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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$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

$80K - $85K *

Elevate your career by managing the 340B Drug Pricing Program, ensuring compliance and operational excellence for diverse healthcare clients. Collaborate cross-functionally while driving program integ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive product innovation in healthcare revenue cycle management by optimizing eligibility verification and enhancing payer connections. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $149K *

Shape the future of healthcare by overseeing utilization management teams, ensuring quality care and resource allocation. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes while managing oper...

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4 days ago

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

$87K - $161K *

Empower healthcare delivery by overseeing complex care plans focused on behavioral health needs. Collaborate with care management teams to enhance member outcomes through expert guidance and personali...

North Carolina, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape innovative programs to enhance patient access and affordability, collaborating with stakeholders to design solutions that drive patient care and project success. Lead the integration of operatio...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $368K *

Elevate global BD Excellence capabilities by defining strategies, leading transformation initiatives, and partnering with stakeholders to drive measurable improvement in operational performance and or...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial integrity and compliance. In this hands-on role, you'll manage revenue recognition and accounting processes, collaborating across departments to supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic IT solutions and driving software asset management excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor peers, and influence outcomes through innovative analysis...

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4 days ago

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

$500K+*

Advance your career as a remote General Radiologist, interpreting diverse cases with a focus on work-life balance. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits while worki...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project execution and operational excellence in medical communications. Leverage your project management skills to ensure timely delivery and high-qual...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Manage and execute complex LIMS implementations for public health and environmental labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality out...

Tucson, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $140K *

Empower a mission-driven team by delivering comprehensive, preventative care through telehealth and in-home visits, enhancing the health and dignity of older adults while utilizing integrated technolo...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Champion the future of remote diagnostics as a key member of our physician group. You’ll interpret a wide range of radiology studies, ensuring precise results while enjoying the flexibility of a remot...

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4 weeks ago

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

$133K - $191K *

Empower the HR technology landscape by leading strategy, governance, and optimization of HRIS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and drive digital tr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Engage key stakeholders in oncology by promoting innovative products, building relationships, and driving access to care. Lead strategic initiatives to exceed performance goals while embodying corpora...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the enterprise project portfolio, leading strategic initiatives and managing a team of Project Managers. Drive executive reporting, ensure project delivery, and enhance PMO standards...

Palm Beach, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$92K - $97K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional results in a dynamic environment...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational performance across dental practices in the Mid-Atlantic region. Collaborate with teams to implement strategies, support growth, and ensure effective management...

Middle River, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and education in oncology medical devices. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance treatment options for liver and pancreatic cancer while achieving regi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage with healthcare and life sciences organizations to drive sales growth. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building relationships with key stakeholders and expanding ac...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize revenue operations by leading a team, managing client engagements, and providing hands-on expertise in Salesforce and marketing automation. Drive strategic initiatives while ensuring high-qua...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $230K *

Champion operational excellence by leading financial planning, workforce management, and vendor governance to enhance decision-making and drive transformation within a dynamic data and analytics envir...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Pioneer innovative oncology solutions by building strong relationships with key stakeholders, driving product adoption, and exceeding performance goals in a dynamic biopharma environment focused on pa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.