Executive Director Access Optimization And Technology

Cleveland Clinic

Beachwood, Ohio, US
Fully remote
Enterprise-wide patient access design
Epic access modules
Ai-enabled scheduling implementation
The Executive Director, Direct Access Optimization is responsible for designing and building enterprise-wide patient access and scheduling pathways, translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions within Epic and other enabling technologies

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director, Direct Access Optimization is responsible for designing and building enterprise-wide patient access and scheduling pathways, translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions within Epic and other enabling technologies.
  • This role leads the design and build of outpatient appointment workflows that support accurate patient self-scheduling and call center scheduling, ensuring seamless integration between technology, operations, and access strategy.
  • The role provides strategic and operational leadership for approximately 50 caregivers, including 5 direct reports, with a focus on enterprise alignment, performance optimization, and improving timely patient access across the system.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director, Direct Access Optimization is responsible for designing and building enterprise-wide patient access and scheduling pathways, translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions within Epic and other enabling technologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-wide patient access design
  • Epic access modules
  • AI-enabled scheduling implementation
  • Omnichannel systems management
  • Cross-functional team orchestration

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Patient-first healthcare focus
  • Transforming patient experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • 15 years progressive leadership experience
  • Demonstrated success implementing technology solutions
  • Proven record optimizing access workflows
  • Experience with Epic Cadence, Prelude, MyChart
  • Strong financial management
  • Vendor negotiation experience

Work Rights

Must reside in Northeast Ohio

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