Manager, Admissions & Central Authorization - F/T - Days

Who We AreUCI Healthis 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 TeamPosition Summary: The Manager, Admissions & Central Authorizationis responsible forthe operational leadership, administrative oversight, and daily supervision of both facility admissions and systemwideinpatientcentral authorization functions within their designated area. The incumbent is accountable for all operational, administrative, and supervisory activities within the assigned programs, ensuring admissions and authorization services are performed accurately, efficiently, andin accordance withregulatory, accreditation, payer, revenue cycle, and health system standards. This role maintains responsibility for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of admissions operations, encompassing patient intake, bed placement coordination, insurance verification, pre-certification, and admitting functions, as well as the timely and accurate procurement of prior authorizations across all supported service lines and facilities, including authorization submission, payer follow-up, denial management, and documentation accuracy. The Manager provides direct oversight to supervisory and operational staff across both functional areas andparticipatesin hands-on operational activities as needed. This position is accountable for departmental performance, including operational processes and financial stewardship, and collaborates with clinical, nursing, perioperative, case management,utilization management,managed care, revenue cycle, and administrative leadership to support quality improvement initiatives, staff development, technology and workflow planning, and the achievement of departmental performance goals across both functions. The Manager exercises independent judgment in managing day-to-day departmental operations, staffing, and the execution of established admissions and central authorization programobjectivesseven days a week, 24 hours a day. What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications: Mustpossesstheskill,knowledgeandabilityessentialto thesuccessfulperformanceofassignedduties Mustdemonstratecustomerserviceskillsappropriateto thejob Minimum5years managerial experience withdemonstratedability to lead, develop workflow process,establishmeasurablemetricsand develop staff Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillsin English Demonstratedknowledgeofmanagedcare,commercialandgovernmentbenefitsandbillingguidelines Demonstratedabilitytomonitorproductivity Abilitytoproblemsolve,prioritizeandorganizework Ability tomaintaina work paceappropriate tothe workload, securing authorizations in an approved timeline.Total Rewards 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. 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 Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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.phpClosing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorization