Patient Access Director

SpineSearch is partnering with a healthcare system in Queens, with a central office in Nassau County, to recruit a Director of Patient Access & Financial Clearance.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Revenue Cycle professional to drive operational transformation, standardize workflows, and enhance patient access and financial clearance across a healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Patient Access and Financial Clearance.
• Oversee registration, eligibility and benefits verification, authorization, financial clearance, patient estimates, and point-of-service collections.
• Develop standardized workflows, performance metrics, and accountability structures to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop management teams while driving process improvement and organizational change.
• Partner with clinical, financial, operational, and IT leadership to strengthen Revenue Cycle performance.
• Lead Patient Access and Financial Clearance workflow optimization in preparation for MEDITECH Expanse.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive healthcare Revenue Cycle or Patient Access experience, including significant hospital experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing managers, supervisors, or large teams.
• Proven experience transforming or redesigning Patient Access or Financial Clearance operations.
• Strong knowledge of hospital Revenue Cycle operations, performance metrics, and denial prevention.
• MEDITECH Expanse experience and relevant Revenue Cycle certifications are preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Revenue Cycle leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving meaningful operational change.