Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
- Manage a team of certified coders including daily work allocation, productivity monitoring, and quality assurance.
- Provide guidance and support on coding questions, system operations, and administrative tasks.
- Lead coder training initiatives and performance evaluations.
- Oversee coder work queues within CareConnect.
- Act as the point of contact for physician and clinical department coding inquiries.
- Develop, implement, and refine coding workflows, policies, and job aids in compliance with federal regulations.
- Conduct regular audits and data analysis to identify coding trends and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor daily metrics including turnaround time, productivity, and coding accuracy.
- Lead weekly team meetings and 1:1 staff huddles to discuss performance and upcoming initiatives.
- Participate in ongoing quality improvement projects and organizational performance initiatives.
- Collect and analyze data to support decision-making and improve outcomes.
- Perform additional administrative or operational duties as assigned.
- CPC, HCC, CPMA, or CHC certifications preferred
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience and strong expertise in medical coding, billing, and revenue cycle operations
- Experience with CareConnect and Epic preferred
- Proficient in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding systems; familiar with CMS, Medicare, and local carrier guidelines, including physician services billing in a teaching hospital setting
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR), preferably UCLA Health systems; advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to develop training materials, lead teams, and provide education to staff
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Effective in problem-solving, data analysis, and maintaining confidentiality; able to build collaborative working relationships
- In-depth understanding of HIPAA, medical terminology, and CMS claim form preparation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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MONICA
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SOZIT
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EDGAR
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RENE
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ERA
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ELIZABETH
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JERRY
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ORLANDO
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DAVID
UCLA Health walks the walk and talks the talk! It's an incredible feeling to work for an organization that always puts the patient first. I am honored to work in full alignment with the UCLA Health Mission and Vision.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
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RADU
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JENNA
UCLA Health provides so many opportunities to exchange ideas, share moments and grow. I have learned a lot about team management and relationship building.
SHARON
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TARO
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