Assistant Director, Patient Financial Services - Commercial - HB Patient Financial Services | University of California Irvine Health - Military Veterans

Assistant Director, Patient Financial Services - Commercial - HB Patient Financial Services Req ID: 92677 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: HB Patient Financial Services Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $94,400.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $176,800.00/Yr. Who We Are UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Responsible for planning, directing, and managing all aspects of Accounts Receivables management for the Patient Financial Services department; including commercial, managed care, workers compensation, ERISA, self-funded and all other indemnity health plans. Ensures standards of unit operations are in compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulatory agencies. Participates on organizational performance improvement projects. Analyze denial trends and publish organizational reports to improve first pass yield. Incumbent has overall responsibility for training, unit performance, resolution of operational and personnel issues, evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary action. Serves as a role model and resource to colleagues, staff, and others. Interacts with all levels within the organization, including senior leaders, managers, directors as well as insurance companies, third party payers, vendors, and regulatory agencies. What It Takes to be Successful Total Compensation We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits . Required Qualifications: Working knowledge of billing, follow up and denial management of commercial claims, workers compensation, managed care and all other third party payers. Working knowledge of billing commercial claims, workers compensation, managed care and all other third party payers. Thorough knowledge of healthcare billing, finance and compliance and strong understanding of facility billing systems. Sound understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements to be able to monitor for compliance Self- directed and organized with superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must have experience in working with contracts, applying terms and conditions to claims and performing split billing as required by Contracted Payers and DOFRs. Five (5) years' experience in management of Patient Financial Services Five (5) years' experience in a revenue based, health care related industry such as admissions, registration, billing/collections or contracting Extensive knowledge of governmental compliance rules and issues as it pertains to health care billing, collection and other reimbursement. Experience in PFS Operations in an Academic Medical Center organization or complex teaching environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Detailed understanding of billing technical elements such as standard forms and data elements, coordination of benefit and third party liability billing and collection, electronic billing, data edit programs, reimbursement methodologies such as Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs), Case Rate, Percent of Charges, capitation. Demonstrated experience building competency and developing skills of others Bachelor's Degree in related field Ability to motivate staff to achieve desired results Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Preferred Qualifications: Prior management experience of union-represented staff Master's degree in Health Care Management, Business, Finance or Accounting Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Experience in PFS Operations, University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy . We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/92677 Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. 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