DescriptionTake on an important leadership role within anaward-winning health system. Help improve patient experiences and operationalefficiency as part of a world-class healthcare team. Take your career in anexciting new direction. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.Asa key leader within our Medicare Advantage team, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-daymanagement of the UM department and coordinators. This will involve coordinatingstaff schedules to efficiently handle incoming referrals and phone call volume.You will develop workflows, desktop procedures, forms, training materials,and protocols for achieving team objectives and key performance indicators. Youwill hire and train non-clinical coordinator staff as well as manage and monitor their production andquality performance. This position involves researching and resolving simpleand complex patient/provider issues related to the authorization andclaims process. You will also conduct performance evaluations, counselemployees, and take disciplinary action as necessary.Salary Range: $68,800 - 141,00/annuallyNote: This posted position is 1 of 2 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions. QualificationsWe'reseeking a self-motivated, team-focused, deadline-driven, detail-oriented leaderwith:
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
Two or more years of experience managing staff in a healthcare environment
Two or more years of managed care or health plan experience preferred
Experience processing ambulatory commercial, Medicare Fee for Service, and Medicare Advantage prior authorizations desired
Knowledge of the HMO referral process, eligibility verification, and health plan benefit interpretation a plus
Excellent critical thinking, organizational, and problem-resolution skills required
Ability to work effectively across functional areas of the company.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well with ambiguity and stressful situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and business records
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system withfour award-winning hospitals and more than 260 community clinics throughoutSouthern California. We're also home to the world-class medical research and clinicaleducation capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through theefforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care.If you're looking toexperience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLAHealth.UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.