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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$185K - $215K *

Drive the development of Contract Financials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance value-based care products. Own the roadmap, prioritize client needs, and ensure successful feature de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the patient experience by leveraging data and insights to enhance mental health care engagement, collaborating with teams to design impactful solutions that elevate patient outcomes and access to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth in home health across a defined region. Lead and mentor a growth team, build strong provider relationships, and exceed performance targets while ensur...

Mckinney, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Engage in leading Medical Affairs strategy across the Americas, overseeing operations, enhancing collaboration with KOLs, and driving patient recruitment for clinical trials while managing a high-perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $200K *

Help us lead a national sales team focused on public safety solutions. Drive recruitment, coaching, and team performance to enhance sales effectiveness in the corrections sector, while collaborating a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$104K - $190K *

Transform healthcare by collaborating on the design, implementation, and support of pharmacy applications. Mentor IT staff while ensuring optimal functionality and workflow solutions in a dynamic remo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion our mission by leading a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality mental health services. Oversee clinical operations while providing expert support and guidance to clinicians, ensur...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance analytics and informatics solutions by integrating VA databases, developing dashboards, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance healthcare delivery for Veterans, ensuring effective data ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional nursing services by managing a remote team, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Partner with various stakeholders to enhance patient care and servic...

Ontario, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $152K *

Shape the future of regulatory strategy for critical products. Leverage your expertise to oversee local regulatory submissions and ensure compliance while collaborating with global teams to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive customer success and satisfaction in the life sciences sector. This hybrid role combines technical expertise and relationship management, ensuring clients maximize...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $125K *

Engage with strategic Oracle customers to drive success through relationship management, implementation guidance, and value realization. Champion customer outcomes and optimize their journey with Redw...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on building and enhancing relationships with large managed care accounts. Utilize your expertise in account management to drive customer satisfaction, explore upselling oppo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$265K - $295K *

Lead the charge in regulatory operations, managing submissions and compliance strategies to ensure global regulatory alignment and efficiency across multiple teams and projects...

Hayward, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading large teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and driving patient recruitment while mitigating risks in clinical operations for successful study execution...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate healthcare by building strong relationships with physicians, providing vital medical information on Cardiovascular Arterial products, and supporting sales teams through collaborative efforts a...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a leadership role overseeing professional coding operations, ensuring compliance and quality control. Collaborate with medical staff to enhance documentation and coding accuracy while managi...

Hyannis, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $209K *

Lead the strategy and execution of customer identity solutions, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance digital experiences and achieve measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $102K *

Support our mission by providing clinical expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate services and improve health outcomes fo...

Salem, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Contribute to improving health outcomes by providing clinical expertise in mental health and substance use treatment. Engage in service authorization reviews, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...

Bend, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $215K *

Empower strategic growth by managing health plan partnerships, driving revenue, and enhancing client relationships. Utilize your expertise in managed care to deliver impactful solutions and ensure cli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $126K *

Reimagine the customer journey by leading a dynamic team to enhance CX measurement and insights, driving strategic improvements and user satisfaction across multiple touchpoints within a collaborative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $235K *

Drive operational excellence in healthcare by leading transformative initiatives, optimizing workflows, and enhancing provider productivity. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $138K *

Lead the strategic management of accounts receivable functions, optimizing cash flow and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, resolve escalations, and drive performance a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.