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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$176K - $294K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to deliver medical expertise and insights in oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and enhance patient-centric communications across diverse...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Take ownership of large-scale, cross-functional projects, driving alignment and execution across teams. Influence strategic decisions while managing risks and ensuring operational excellence to delive...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $230K *

Accelerate your career by driving oncology product success and building impactful relationships with healthcare professionals. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance patient access and deliver innovati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $108K *

Innovate the discharge process by collaborating with healthcare teams to identify barriers, streamline transitions, and enhance patient care. Leverage your nursing expertise to drive efficient dischar...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing sustainable software solutions in a collaborative scrum environment, ensuring quality and efficiency while addressing business needs...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Reimagine growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing digital services and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to drive business development, capture opportunities, and f...

Washington, DCRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing external audits for Risk Adjustment processes. Oversee audit deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improv...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion regulatory strategy and lead insurance affairs, engaging with regulators and advising clients on AI and imagery use. Build a robust filing program and ensure compliance while shaping industry...

Lehi, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage implementation projects, ensuring clear ownership and accountability across complex customer engagements while maintaining rigorous oversight of critical paths and deliverables for timely launc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

Boston, MARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Drive compliance excellence by leading regulatory strategy and governance, ensuring scalable infrastructure for service contracts and insurance programs across North America. Collaborate with executiv...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading marketing strategies and business development initiatives in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive brand management, enhance customer engagement, and foster relationships...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $92K *

Manage a portfolio of claims, conducting investigations and negotiating settlements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve complex issues and maintain acc...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Manage in-field teams to drive sales growth across Dallas, Houston, and Tyler. Develop and implement strategic sales plans, ensuring collaboration and accountability to meet targets while enhancing te...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us educate healthcare providers on patient access and reimbursement for our Neuroscience portfolio. This field-based role involves direct engagement with HCPs to address inquiries and provide sup...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $96K *

Drive your career with a vital role managing strategic customer relationships and maximizing revenue opportunities in existing accounts through relationship selling and innovative solutions. Ideal for...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$133K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining member experiences by architecting optimal journeys, bridging operational execution with strategic vision to enhance engagement and satisfaction across all touchpoints...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $110K *

Elevate your career by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical documentation. Collaborate with healthcare providers to enhance patient records, improve coding accuracy, and support quality out...

Lynchburg, VARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Manage the technical implementation of telehealth solutions for clients, ensuring integrated workflows and reliable functionality. Collaborate with project teams for a comprehensive solution that enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role that bridges physician candidates and clients. Enhance recruitment strategies, foster relationships, and lead marketing initiatives in a supportive environment th...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $143K *

Drive product vision and roadmap as a Senior Product Owner, collaborating with Agile teams to deliver value through effective backlog management and stakeholder engagement, while influencing strategic...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $145K *

Champion the optimization and configuration of Epic Tapestry applications, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence across payer workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate r...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $165K *

Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical and business systems. Lead projects, optimize workflows, and mentor colleagues while driving innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Your expe...

Worcester, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.