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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in evaluating medical devices and IVDs for CE marking compliance, ensuring safety and effectiveness through comprehensive reviews and collaboration with experts, while maintaining regu...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $164K *

Unlock potential by leading research and analysis to identify system impacts, dependencies, and business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and deliver clear requirements in a d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts. Collaborate with leadership and clients to navigate complex recovery operations, ensuring effective management of multi-billion do...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Provide innovative legal strategies to navigate regulatory challenges, directly influencing corporate growth. Lead comprehensive legal functions such as contracts, compliance, and governance in a dyna...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $313K *

Lead regional medical strategy by fostering key stakeholder relationships, optimizing patient-centric initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business goals to enhance healthcare outcomes and collabo...

Washington, DCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $220K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment by partnering with hiring managers to attract top talent, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process while providing market insights and timely c...

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive growth in digital therapeutics by engaging medical practices, guiding them from initial interest to consistent orders. Collaborate with sales and clinical teams to shape the onboarding process a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Take ownership of client-facing projects, ensuring alignment with objectives and operational excellence. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement while managing client relationsh...

Overland Park, KSRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $155K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive patient access to Provenge by removing reimbursement barriers and collaborating with healthcare stakeholders. Develop strategies to enhance business growth while navigating complex payer policie...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$182K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving statistical leadership in clinical development. Lead biostatistical efforts for Phase I-IV trials, ensuring quality deliverables and collaboration across functions in a dyna...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive new business in North America by managing the full sales cycle. Collaborate with SDRs and marketing to exceed revenue targets while building lasting customer relationships...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $175K *

Elevate our Workers’ Compensation product strategy through regulatory compliance, effective team management, and system alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement state strategies and ensu...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Innovate product strategies for Provider Data, enhancing accuracy and interoperability. Collaborate across teams to drive roadmap initiatives, streamline processes, and ensure compliance while treatin...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $190K *

Drive strategic sales leadership for a $200M division, optimizing growth and market share. Lead high-performing teams, develop scalable processes, and enhance patient acquisition while ensuring accoun...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $126K *

Advance your career by managing cross-functional projects to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee the full project life cycle, ensuring quality deliverables and effective communication with stakehold...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $136K *

Drive accurate, evidence-based clinical claims while collaborating with Marketing, Legal, and Clinical teams. Build and manage the claims framework and evidence library to support bold, compliant mark...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$850K+ *

Transform outpatient imaging by leveraging your expertise as a neuroradiologist. Enjoy a fully remote role with no overnight calls, a supportive team, and opportunities for teaching and collaboration...

Newark, DERemote

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion impactful People Projects by managing cross-functional initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving measurable outcomes. Help shape the future of HR processes and project management in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Transform the landscape of remote radiology by joining a dynamic team that offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and a clear path to partnership in a supportive environment focused on...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   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.