Regional Director Patient Access - Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 113,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Regional Director of Patient Access to provide strategic leadership across an assigned region, ensuring standardized processes, operational excellence, and compliant revenue cycle activities. You will lead facility directors, drive performance, improve patient access and clean billing, and strengthen client relationships while fostering employee engagement.

The role supports remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with a minimum four-day in-office commitment for

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supervisory/management role.
• 5+ years Acute Care Facility Patient Access leadership in a multi-site environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of patient access and revenue cycle operations to drive performance.
• Drives quality, process improvement, and revenue cycle performance through data-driven initiatives.
• Leads Facility Directors and regional operations to achieve productivity, compliance, and performance goals.
• Builds solid client partnerships and fosters employee engagement to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
• Provides executive reporting, leadership guidance, and Patient Registration expertise to support organizational objectives.
• Drives standardization, process integration, and operational improvements across Patient Access functions by implementing Optum 360 best practices and managing change initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Project management

Travel up to 50%

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

OptumInsightis improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, andultimately consumers. Our deepexpertisein the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management,qualityand revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Regional Director of Patient Access provides strategic leadership and oversight of Patient Registration operations across an assigned region, ensuring standardized processes, operational excellence, and compliance with best practices. The role leads facility-based registration directors, drives performance against client and organizational KPIs, improves patient access and revenue cycle outcomes, and ensures accurate registration and clean billing. Responsibilities include enhancing patient, employee, and client experiences, strengthening client relationships, maximizing point-of-service collections, fostering employee engagement, and driving continuous process improvements through performance management, accountability, and solid leadership.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of patient access and revenue cycle operations, including registration, point-of-service collections, financial clearance, financial counseling, customer service, scheduling, bed management, transfer center, to drive operational and financial performance.

Operational Excellence

• Drives quality, process improvement, and revenue cycle performance through data-driven initiatives and site oversight

Regional Leadership

• Leads Facility Directors and regional operations to achieve productivity, compliance, and performance goals

Client & Employee Engagement

• Builds solid client partnerships and fosters employee engagement to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes

Strategic Governance

• Provides executive reporting, leadership guidance, and Patient Registration expertise to support organizational objectives
• Drives standardization, process integration, and operational improvements across Patient Access functions by implementing Optum 360 best practices, managing change initiatives, and enhancing efficiency, patient experience, and financial performance
• Provides leadership across Patient Access operations by hiring, developing, coaching, and engaging high-performing teams, fostering collaboration with business and clinical stakeholders, and driving employee satisfaction, accountability, and operational excellence
• Leads special projects and strategic initiatives by developing project plans, coordinating resources, and driving successful execution across cross-functional teams
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational policies while fostering a service‑oriented culture that promotes ethical practices, operational excellence, and stakeholder satisfaction

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supervisory / management role
• 5+ years of Acute Care Facility Patient Access Department leadership experience, managing one or more functional areas of patient scheduling, pre-service/financial clearance, registration, financial counseling, or other management functions related to revenue cycle activities in a complex, multi-site environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Proven solid organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver timely results
• Willingness to travel up to 50% based on home location and project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting and project management experience in revenue cycle design and optimization
• 5+ years of experience with major Patient Access technologies or similar systems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, apply process improvement techniques, identify resource or priority shifts, and escape recommendations to leadership as needed
• Effective collaborator across executive, management and staff
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age,locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalizedgroupsand those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and deliveringequitablecare that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug -free workplace. Candidatesare required topass a drug test before beginning employment.