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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$70K - $135K *

Shape client engagement by driving sales opportunities, managing relationships, and implementing innovative outreach strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve growth targets and enhance th...

Needham, MARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $221K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and execution of capture strategies, enhancing business growth through market analysis, proposal management, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive organizational success by ex...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate healthcare through strategic AI product management, driving innovation and lifecycle management of AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business objectives with customer needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a high-performing team of Field Reimbursement Managers. Drive strategic partnerships, operational excellence, and reimbursement expertise to enhance...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Build a scalable discovery methodology for integrating acquired agencies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration designs and su...

Lindon, UTRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Champion the development and oversight of scientific content across diverse therapeutic areas while managing client relationships and brand strategy for multiple accounts, ensuring high-quality and im...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of healthcare sales by driving enterprise opportunities and executing full-cycle sales processes while collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions that enhan...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $127K *

Help us drive efficiencies in physician preference item management, foster relationships, and maintain compliance across our Neurosurgical and Orthopedic services while achieving significant savings g...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading digital transformation initiatives, leveraging open source and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance public sector solutions, ensuring clar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $298K *

Champion financial management excellence by leading teams to enhance processes, conduct risk assessments, and integrate data capabilities, ensuring continuous audit readiness and fraud prevention for...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$206K - $268K *

Lead the charge in advancing nephrology clinical programs through strategic design, execution, and analysis of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices while collaborating wit...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $172K *

Shape patient care by managing diverse needs through in-office and tele-health visits. Collaborate with teams, engage in continuous learning, and utilize your clinical skills to enhance healthcare del...

Long Beach, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $190K *

Lead operational excellence in clinical trial budget amendments, overseeing workflows, negotiations, and team performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and resolve complex finan...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $186K *

Help us elevate customer experiences by leading complex research initiatives that inform strategic decisions. You'll drive insights using qualitative and quantitative methods while mentoring a team in...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage Behavioral Health programs, guiding Program Directors in regulatory compliance and best practices. Drive initiatives, enhance leadership skills, and ensure opera...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare engagement by building relationships with HCPs through digital interactions and telephone conversations, promoting products, and achieving sales goals while ensuring compliance wi...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead end-to-end client implementations, ensuring timely and impactful project delivery while collaborating across teams to drive exceptional customer experiences and measurable outcomes in a dynamic h...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Drive your career with a strategic role leading product vision and evolution in the Servicing domain. Transform customer interactions across policy management and claims, ensuring intuitive, scalable...

Minnesota, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $192K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving commercial performance and product adoption. Engage healthcare providers, build relationships, and support innovative therapies while collaborating with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate member care by facilitating seamless transitions from hospital to home. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe discharges, reduce readmissions, and provide comprehensive support thro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$54K - $116K *

Elevate member care by guiding individuals through behavioral health challenges. You'll connect them with resources, facilitate appointments, and ensure continuity of care, addressing barriers to trea...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving AI initiatives for claims operations, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and client service. Own the product backlog and ensure alignment with measurable...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.