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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$156K - $215K *

Drive data quality and integrity initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance provider data management practices, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading a high-performing sales team in precision oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster cross-functional collaboration, and enhance patient care through innovative sal...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $153K *

Join a team that's redefining care management by leading strategic initiatives in utilization and appeals processes. Drive high-quality, cost-effective care while ensuring compliance and fostering a c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategy and value analysis, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance proposals, pricing, and contracts. Lead market research and client engagement to optimi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Transform healthcare by owning client relationships, guiding clinics through onboarding, and ensuring long-term success. Leverage your expertise to analyze workflows and drive impactful solutions in a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $245K *

Lead the design and execution of workforce development programs, ensuring compliance and timely deliverables. Collaborate across teams and stakeholders to create scalable systems that enhance healthca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical documentation practices across the health system. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, provide education, and drive continuous improveme...

Hialeah, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$190K - $260K *

Transform client delivery in biotech by leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation. Champion technology adoption and continuous improvement to enhance cli...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $125K *

Transform clinical review processes by conducting thorough prepayment and post-payment assessments of inpatient admissions. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, support appeals, and enhance q...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare administration by leading enterprise-wide HIMS operations, ensuring compliance and driving performance improvement across a multi-state network while fostering an engaged workforc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading a team of Medical Directors and Clinical Directors, driving clinical strategy and performance excellence across portfolios while fostering relationships and in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer in radiology innovation by enhancing clinical value and technology. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes high-quality patient care while driving improvements in service and operationa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performing U.S. Market Access organization for a new multiple sclerosis treatment, driving strategy across pricing, reimbursement, and distribution to maximize patie...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of patient experiences in mental health care by shaping marketing strategies that drive acquisition, activation, and retention. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic management of service line integration, ensuring high-quality clinical documentation integrity. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance and optimize outcomes while performing inde...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through data analysis, audits, and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements in EHR software and support quality initiatives to ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Join a team that's redefining market access through innovative data partnerships. Lead strategic collaborations, ensure data compliance, and drive insights that enhance decision-making and patient ser...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development and maintenance of critical healthcare claims and EDI systems. Oversee operational performance, drive system improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology s...

Longwood, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate patient support services by leading strategic operations and enhancing client partnerships. Drive innovation in HUB and affordability programs, ensuring compliance and excellence across divers...

Jeffersonville, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Shape the future of health economics and outcomes research by leading strategic initiatives across the nephrology portfolio, ensuring high-quality evidence generation and collaboration with cross-func...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $129K *

Optimize medication utilization by reviewing prior authorization requests, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing clinical strategies to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical solutions...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of clinical documentation integrity by driving ICD-10-CM coding accuracy and enhancing provider education. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support risk adjustment initi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $137K *

Empower healthcare organizations by translating complex data into actionable strategies. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance performance metrics and optimize workflows, ensuring improved patien...

United StatesRemote

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  •   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.