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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$149K - $248K *

Drive your career with technical leadership in Palantir Foundry. Lead design, deployment, and enhancement projects for federal health initiatives, ensuring secure and scalable data architecture and op...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $107K *

Manage financial analyses and grant compliance while collaborating with teams to enhance program effectiveness and ensure precise reporting on grants and contracts. Your expertise will drive informed...

Windsor, CTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading payer negotiations and expanding access across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid sectors. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while maximizing patient acces...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $119K *

Transform provider negotiations across diverse medical lines, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to enhance contract proposals and implement innovative payment models...

Newark, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Deliver strategic leadership and operational oversight to enhance decision-making processes within the Veterans Health Administration's EHRM, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Unlock growth by leading strategic partnerships in the CDMO sector. Drive sales, nurture client relationships, and collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and customer satisfaction. Your e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and enhance our revenue operations, analyzing and improving performance across marketing, sales, and finance to drive growth and optimize revenue streams in a collaborat...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Drive operational excellence by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, support new solutions, and improve scalability and efficiency in a dynamic healthcare IT environment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K *

Advance student success by leading strategic initiatives across the student lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, optimize technology, and improve student satisfaction t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation integrity through thorough assessments and collaboration, ensuring medical records reflect true patient acuity and support optimal care...

Melville, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $277K *

Drive innovative clinical oncology studies by designing protocols, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage expertise to analyze data, support publications, and mai...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Lead transformative credit operations by optimizing workflows, enhancing AI integration, and driving process excellence. Collaborate across functions to manage multi-million-dollar portfolios and ment...

Draper, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical rehabilitation by leading operations across multiple facilities. Drive financial success, enhance patient care, and foster strong team dynamics while ensuring compliance w...

Michigan, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical operations across multiple facilities. Drive quality patient care, manage staffing, and achieve financial objectives while ensuring compliance with r...

Michigan, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical operations across multiple facilities, ensuring quality patient care and achieving financial and employee objectives through effective management and strong leader...

Michigan, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming behavioral health operations by implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring quality standards, and enhancing support for clinic leaders. Collaborate acros...

Boulder, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by overseeing financial strategies, driving performance analysis, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your expertise in financial management to shape fiscal success and guide oper...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team committed to driving growth through strategic relationships with healthcare organizations. Play a key role in delivering innovative workforce solutions that address complex challenges, enh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $230K *

Champion a transformative member software experience, guiding strategy and design across the care journey. Leverage data and user insights to drive impactful solutions in a complex healthcare landscap...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing pharmaceutical programs, ensuring smooth operations, client relationships, and strategic execution while overseeing performance metrics and enhancing team collaboration...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$82K - $89K *

Join a team that's advancing cancer care through strategic partnerships and policy influence. This role engages with key stakeholders to enhance patient-centered care and drive organizational prioriti...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Drive growth and strategy for Specimen Management in key accounts, fostering relationships with executives and collaborating across teams to enhance business results and cross-selling opportunities...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$327K - $450K *

Lead strategic clinical initiatives and operations for Indiana Medicaid, driving quality care and cost management while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance healthcare outcomes and business grow...

Indiana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of defining and operationalizing a customer ROI framework across teams, fostering strategic growth initiatives through measurable value outcomes while enabling effective customer engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic clinical programs and customer relationships. Drive adoption, optimize workflows, and ensure account growth while delivering measurable value and fostering collab...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   5 - 7 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.