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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$83K - $132K *

Transform the grievance and appeals process by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving operational improvements to enhance service delivery and member satisfaction...

Ohio, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive revenue through enterprise sales, building lasting relationships while leveraging a data-driven approach and deep customer understanding. Take ownership of the sales lifec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Shape your career by leading financial operations in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive strategic forecasting, team leadership, and fundraising efforts while ensuring robust financial reporting and...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $144K *

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Somerville, MARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $220K *

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Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$54K - $119K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $105K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

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Reno, NVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

Engage oncology healthcare professionals through virtual channels, delivering patient-centered education and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer engagement and adoption...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $105K *

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Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

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Portland, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account planning, contract renewals, and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and successfu...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $145K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $140K *

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3 days ago

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

$99K *

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1 week ago

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

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2 weeks ago

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

$91K *

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2 weeks ago

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

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Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$91K *

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Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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3 weeks ago

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

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.