Responsibilities
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Manager for the Psychiatry Department.
You will oversee departmental and functional activities and monitor federal, state, and local regulatory issues for compliance.
In addition, you will directly manage the CORE staff assigned to the front office as well as the financial counselors.
Primary duties include:
Monthly analysis of clinic utilization data
Assist with budget process and monitoring
Monitor time sheets
Tracking of employee schedules and performance
Review DAR to ensure productivity
Account resolution to optimize reimbursement
Liaison between patient, billing office, physician office, and other hospital departments
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in business, finance, or related field (preferred)
Minimum 3 years recent experience in a Healthcare Supervisory/managerial role.
Experience and working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO’s, PPO’s, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulations
Knowledge of NPBHS and Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (highly preferred)
Ability to lead, supervise, and mentor a mid-size professional staff
Strong financial management skills
Knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology to converse with physicians, clinicians, patients and public (preferred)
Ability to perform the functions of patient encounters, registration and appointment scheduling using a computerized system
Skill in performing basic arithmetic operations such as adding and subtracting to determine financial eligibility or required deposits
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Attention to details and excellent follow?through skills
Skill in setting priorities and organizing workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
Knowledge of University policies and procedures (preferred)
Ability to interact effectively at all level of the organization and campus.
UCLA 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, or protected Veteran status.