Title: Director of Admitting

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Revenue Cycle

Status: Fulltime

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $128,752-$177,039 Annual

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the oversight of all Admitting activities.This includes planning, organizing, directing, staffing, controlling and evaluating all activities included in the various areas of Admitting.This individual provides leadership and direction in establishing operational goals and objevctives in suppport of MemorialCare and the medical center’s strategic plan.This position upholds the rights of the patients, adheres to regulatory standards and the financial strength of the facilities at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children and Women’s Hospital.This position will be responsible for the Admitting budget, as well as oversee and assist with the development and implementation of all related policies and workflows.The primary goals ofthis position are to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction, efficient operations and optimal levels of reimbursement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Accountable for the identification, development, and implementation of new system tools, programs and technology.

Provides leadership and direction to the management staff regarding daily operations of the Admitting Department.

Responsible for managing the front-end revenue cycle through the establishment of processes that promote front-endcollections and accurate billing.

Accountable for meeting with various committees to evaluate processes to meet regulatory standards, patient safety goals, and financial requirements.

Provides leadership to employees by demonstrating pro-active, constructive decision making.

Coordiante, regulate, support and standardize policies, procedures and electronic functionality.

Accountable for the department budget and utilization of resources.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required: Minimum of 5 years progressive management experience in a healthcare related environment.

Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS and DHS regulatory requirements as it relates to admitting.

Ability to distinguish between HMO, PPO, POS, workers compensation and government plans.

Excellent technical, interpersonal, and communication skills. 

Experience with multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to perform effectively under pressure

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business or related field.