UCLA Health
UCLA Health

Claims Manager, Medicare Advantage Plan (Flexible-Hybrid)

RoleOperations
LevelLead
LocationLos Angeles, Canada, United States
WorkOn-site
Type2 - Staff- Career
Posted2 months ago

Compensation

$98,200 - $214,600

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About the role

Description

Play a vital role on our Claims leadership team, you will
manage a team of claim examiners, auditors, and support staff toward
operational excellence.

The Claims Manager of the Medicare Advantage Plan will:

  • Implement and maintain efficient and streamlined
    claims adjudication processes that effectively utilize technology to automate
    business processes and maximize the accuracy of claims payments.
  • Foster a positive, high-performing team culture
    focused on quality and exceptional customer service
  • Identify opportunities to enhance workflows,
    resolve complex claim issues, and develop practical standard operating
    procedures
  • Empower the team to navigate challenging
    scenarios with confidence and consistency

Salary Range: $98,200 - $214,600/annually

Note: This position is flexible-hybrid.

Qualifications

We’re seeking a self-motivated, service-driven leader with:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in business, health care or a related field and/or equivalent work
    experience

  • Five
    or more years of claims operations experience in a Medicare Advantage or
    related environment

  • Three
    or more years of managing personnel in a claims processing environment

  • In-depth
    knowledge of physician and facility billing practices, CPT coding
    initiatives, ICD-10 coding standards, and revenue/HCPCS coding

  • Understanding
    of provider network/IPA arrangements and reimbursement methodologies, etc.

  • Knowledge
    of standard electronic and paper claim formats

  • Familiarity
    with AMA and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services coding guidelines

  • Computer
    proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools

  • Knowledge
    of HIPAA, DMHC, AB1455, and CMS reporting requirements

  • Background
    with claims editing software (e.g., Optum CES, Web Strat, Mc Kesson, etc.)

  • Experience
    in implementing and managing Prospective Payment System vendor application
    (Optum PPS, Micro Dyn, 3M, etc.). (preferred)

  • Expertise
    with one or more of the following managed care transaction systems:
    EPIC (Tapestry Module), EZ Cap, Facets, QNXT

  • Excellent
    problem identification, resolution, and analytical abilities

  • Strong
    communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills

  • Ability
    to develop, implement, and evaluate methods/systems to improve efficiency

  • Ability
    to lead and facilitate cross-functional workgroups

  • Proficiency
    in achieving compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Ability
    to travel/attend off-site meetings and conferences

Preferred:

  • Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
  • Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)

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