Assistant Manager

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 Salary: $61,400/yr - $121,400/yr

Bachelors degree in business, finance, or related field (preferred) Prior experience in a Healthcare Supervisory/managerial role Minimum 2 years experience in a financial counselor type of role Strong financial management skills 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 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.