UCLA Health

Claims Manager, Medicare Advantage Plan

UCLA Health  •  $95k - $208k/yr  •  Remote  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm PST
Posted Date
03/05/2026
Salary Range $95400 - 208300 Annually
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
28705


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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: $95,400 - $208,300/annually


Job 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, McKesson, etc.)
  • Experience in implementing and managing Prospective Payment System vendor application (Optum PPS, MicroDyn, 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)



As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

UCLA Health

About UCLA Health

For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Comprised of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA West Valley Medical Center and the UCLA Medical Group with its wide-reaching system of primary-care and specialty-care offices throughout the region, UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced healthcare systems in the world.

Our physicians are world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses, and our hospitals are among the best in the country. Consistently ranked one of the top ten hospitals in the nation and the best medical center in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and our doctors and scientists are leaders in performing pioneering work across an astounding range of disciplines, from organ transplantation and cardiac surgery to neurosurgery and cancer treatment, and bringing the latest discoveries to virtually every field of medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Year Founded
1955
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