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 *

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...

RemoteRemote

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 3 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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $106K *

Lead the charge in enhancing patient admissions by building relationships with referral sources, ensuring a seamless process, and delivering exceptional service to improve clinic census and treatment...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead operational excellence in clinical registry programs, ensuring compliance and performance across cross-functional teams. Drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and enhance site engagement whi...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$177K - $221K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading the NSCLC field compliance program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, develop scalable solutions, and ensure adherence to regulations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$246K - $332K *

Transform the future of field operations by leading strategic initiatives that enhance commercial effectiveness and drive measurable impact across customer-facing teams. Collaborate with cross-functio...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$121K - $140K *

Champion operational excellence by managing the production pipeline and partner communications for high-impact programs. Drive efficiency, resolve issues, and ensure timely delivery while collaboratin...

Santa Ana, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Drive new business in healthcare technology by engaging with hospitals and ambulatory organizations. Leverage AI-enabled solutions and clinical documentation services to meet client needs and achieve...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $384K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading medical strategy and engagement across diverse customer segments. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver impactful medical insights and support clinical ini...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives and lead cross-functional teams to optimize brand performance in Immunology. Drive engagement with External Experts while managing regional marketing strategie...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing program management activities, supervising a dedicated team, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $139K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing advanced data models and ETL specifications. Collaborate on system architecture and standards to enhance data solutions in a dynamic environment, while coo...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $270K *

Lead strategic access initiatives and relationships with key stakeholders in managed markets, ensuring alignment and execution of the access strategy for a growing portfolio of therapies. Drive contra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Grow strategic employer partnerships by leveraging existing networks and consultative sales skills. Collaborate with HR and executive teams to develop tailored healthcare solutions that enhance employ...

Grand Rapids, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to drive innovative healthcare solutions by building strategic employer partnerships. Leverage your network in the Southeastern U.S. to enhance employee benefits and create measurable value th...

Grand Rapids, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $173K *

Empower your career by managing sales territories, fostering relationships, and driving growth through data-driven strategies and customer-focused solutions in a dynamic healthcare environment...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Governance Administrator, managing contract reviews and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal adherence and streamline processes in a dynamic, re...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences by leading onboarding initiatives, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving process improvements to ensure timely program lau...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Advance your career by driving revenue growth and strategic client relationships in a consultative sales role. Leverage your expertise to connect client needs with innovative solutions, ensuring a coo...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving customer success by managing strategic accounts, enhancing retention, and leading a dedicated team. Shape best practices and leverage automation to optimize account manageme...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Unlock growth in specialized OCD treatment by building strong referral partnerships with healthcare providers. Drive patient access through education, relationship management, and strategic territory...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $204K *

Join a team that drives pricing and contracting strategies to enhance market access for innovative treatments, collaborating across functions to optimize value and implement effective launch plans whi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $202K *

Drive the creation and oversight of a risk framework that balances growth with security. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk strategies operationally, while conveying insights to exe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.