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.
- Managing billing and coding operations, monitoring key performance metrics (e.g., revenue, productivity, turnaround times), and using data analytics to identify trends, resolve issues, and drive financial performance
- Guidance and management of billing staff, ensuring accountability for outcomes, and developing both short- and long-term strategies to improve revenue cycle efficiency
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA, CMS, Medicaid, and all payer-specific billing and coding regulations
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively adjust processes to maintain compliance
- Lead audit readiness and response efforts, including preparation, documentation review, and corrective action implementation
- Collaborates cross-functionally and provides education to leadership and staff on reimbursement processes across Medi-Cal, Medicare, Family PACT (FPACT), and other payers
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience leading/managing healthcare Revenue Cycle Departments (Coders and Billers)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience working in FQHC and Community Clinic environments
- Professional Coder Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Health Care Administration, or equivalent experience
- Extensive knowledge of the healthcare professional revenue cycle environment and a strong understanding of medical billing principles
- Strong knowledge and experience in Accounts Receivable Management
- Experience in revenue cycle system implementation, configuration, assessment and EMR
- Knowledge of Epic and medical records information system
- Current knowledge of Medicare/ Medi-Cal/ Medicaid billing requirements and guidelines
- Knowledgeable of accounting principles related to revenue cycle and to laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to health care administration
- Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to generate reports, metrics and trend analyses independently
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, physicians, and peers
- Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) and ICD10
- Ability to distill information to different target audiences with excellent communications skills, verbal and written for technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to develop, analyze, implement, and monitor productivity levels and implement strategies for efficient workflow and quality improvement strategies
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“The environment is nurturing and fosters growth. When I come to work, I know what I'm doing matters.”
VINCENT, Sr. CLS Specialist, Toxicology
MONICA
I've been blessed to touch so many lives through my serving. It's a privilege to uplift other employees with words of encouragement and a smile.
SOZIT
The first thing i noticed when i joined the team was how everyone is very welcoming and friendly with supportive management. I did not feel like an outsider.
EDGAR
Once I joined, I knew UCLA Health was THE place to be due to the growth potential and training offered
RENE
If you want to grow professionally, this is the right place for you.
ERA
We are family here. We support each other. We collect together.
ELIZABETH
It’s so diverse and inclusive here. There’s always the opportunity to share your thoughts. It's a place where you feel you belong.
JERRY
Your career path at UCLA Health will enable you to follow a myriad of avenues and turns. It opens up a wide variety of opportunities.
ORLANDO
There’s a togetherness and higher level of commitment to teamwork at UCLA Health. We are several groups and teams that work together with a common goal which is to improve our patients experience.
KATHERINE
UCLA Health is a supportive, collaborative, and purposeful environment where leadership is invested in your growth and creating real opportunities. And knowing that what we do matters gives a real sense of purpose.
DR. ISLA GARRAWAY
UCLA has incredible resources and a team science approach. The ability to work with collaborative teams and access the amazing resources around campus is the best part about being at UCLA.
RADU
UCLA is very diverse in its personnel as well as its many research fields studied
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
I was looking for a job to further my career and continue to improve and learn as a therapist.
TARO
I have been blessed to be surrounded by supportive colleagues who aspire me to be the best version of myself.
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