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Patient Access Director

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$33.65 - $79.33/hr

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Executive Director, Patient Access, the Director is responsible for the process and day-to-day management of admissions and patient ...

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How much do regional patient access director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for regional patient access director in the United States is $118,814.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a regional patient access director do?

A Regional Patient Access Director oversees patient access operations across multiple healthcare facilities within a specific region. Their main responsibilities include managing registration, admissions, insurance verification, and scheduling teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and patient-friendly processes. They also develop policies, monitor performance metrics, and implement best practices to improve both the patient experience and organizational efficiency. This role often involves collaborating with other healthcare leaders to align access strategies with overall business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regional patient access director?

To thrive as a Regional Patient Access Director, you need expertise in healthcare administration, revenue cycle management, and strong leadership skills, typically supported by a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare or business. Familiarity with patient access software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential, along with certifications such as CHAM or CHAA. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities help drive operational excellence and staff engagement across multiple facilities. These skills ensure efficient patient onboarding, regulatory adherence, and the achievement of organizational financial goals.

What are some common challenges a regional patient access director faces when overseeing multiple facilities, and how can they effectively manage them?

A Regional Patient Access Director often encounters challenges such as standardizing processes across diverse facilities, managing remote teams, and ensuring consistent compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective management requires strong communication skills, the ability to implement unified training programs, and regular performance monitoring. Building collaborative relationships with local leaders and leveraging technology for workflow optimization are also key strategies to overcome these challenges and drive regional success.
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Infographic showing various Regional Patient Access Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,814 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

Patient Access Director

Manchester, NH • On-site


Catholic Medical Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you have the career opportunities as a Patient Access Director you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Catholic Medical Center, which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Patient Access Director (Hospital Based), you are responsible for the daily operations of all functions and serve as the liaison between the Shared Services Center (SSC) and the facility. You will integrate the department’s services with the hospital’s primary functions, develop/implement policies and procedures that guide or support service, assess and improve department performance, and ensure orientation and continuing education of departmental staff. As the facility-based leader, you may recommend resources/space needed by the department and may participate in the selection of outside services. You interpret policies and procedures, recommend changes as appropriate, and provide relevant feedback to SSC leadership. You serve as a key promoter of the SSC, which strives to meet and exceed the needs of its customers. 


In this role, you will: 


  • Oversee facility operations of Patient Access functions (e.g. pre-registration, benefit verification, pre-authorization, admission/registration, service pre-payment, etc.) to ensure daily operations are maintained according to standard  
  • Model AIDET guidelines in all interactions with the patient and ensure staff are adhering to the patient experience expectations.  
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the SSC and the Facility  
  • Review Patient Access performance to ensure timeliness, accuracy, compliance and standards fulfillment as defined in SSC Service Level Agreements  
  • Inform Regional Patient Access Director of any significant issues in the Patient Access area (e.g., Pre-registration delays, pre-authorization backlogs, etc.)  
  • Oversee management of Patient Access personnel, providing recommendations for hiring, promotion, salary adjustment and personnel action where appropriate  

What qualifications you will need:  


  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field required. Degree requirement may be substituted by current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or equivalent work experience with CEO approval.  
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare management experience with three of these years in the related area for the position. Relevant education may substitute experience requirement with SSC Executive approval. 

Benefits

Catholic Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Access Director opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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About Catholic Medical Center

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Catholic Medical Centeris a 330-bed full-service healthcare facility dedicated to providing health, healing and hope to all. Catholic Medical Center offers full medical-surgical care with more than 25 subspecialties, comprehensive orthopedic care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, and diagnostic imaging. Catholic Medical Center is also home to the nationally recognizedNew England Heart and Vascular Institute, which provides a full-range of cardiac services, and is a pioneer in offering innovative surgical procedures. CMC is the place to practice quality medicine and grow your career. Were celebrating being named one of Americas Best-in-State Employers 2022 by Forbes! CMC is proud to be the only healthcare organization in New Hampshire to make this prestigious list.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Manchester, NH, US

Year founded

1892


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