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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
UC San Diego Health
Posted: 12/3/2024
Job Description:
UC San Diego Health seeks a collaborative, strategic, and dynamic finance executive to serve as the academic medical center’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is open due to the retirement of Lori Donaldson, who has successfully served in this role for the last thirteen years. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading academic medical center with national recognition experiencing significant growth and expansion.
UC San Diego Health has been caring for the community for more than 50 years. The system is one of five academic medical centers within the 10-campus University of California System, collectively known as UC Health. These medical centers comprise the fourth largest health care delivery system in California and train nearly 50% of the state’s medical students and medical residents. UC San Diego Health has a three-part mission of clinical, research and teaching excellence. The system comprises of three hospitals operating under one license which include UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest with 390 beds, Jacobs Medical Center with 364 beds, and Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center with 54 beds. There are also ambulatory clinics located throughout the county to deliver care to the entire region.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer of UC San Diego Health, the CFO will be directly responsible for providing financial leadership across the organization and guidance to system leadership on broader health system initiatives. The CFO is responsible for advising and supporting the senior leadership team on strategic and operational opportunities. The CFO will further strengthen the finance department while also balancing opportunities for strategic growth and acquisition. This executive will ensure there is financial rigor and seamless coordination around the development of business plans, pro forma development and all growth-related activities. The CFO will be highly engaged in several major priorities and projects across the health system including working with government payors to identify new revenue streams and maximize reimbursement; leading business planning and funding strategy for major capital projects; and playing an instrumental role in funds flow across the enterprise.
The next CFO will be a strong leader with a proven track record of success leading large, highly complex organizations, preferably academic medical centers. The CFO will have experience leading a dual transformation in the areas of cost containment and growth. Providing balance between strategic and operational finance will be critical to the future success of this executive. The CFO will need to be an innovative systems thinker, comfortable building consensus and engaging across a complex health system. They will need to be a skilled negotiator and possess political savvy, with the ability to solve complex problems and engage a diverse workforce to implement positive and meaningful change. It will be critical for the CFO to be comfortable working with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment. More information can be found at www.wittkieffer.com.
Apply:
Please direct all inquiries, nominations and applications to Werner Boel and Keshia Harris through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal by clicking here. For additional questions or nominations, please contact Keshia Harris via email at [email protected].
Within UC’s comprehensive salary framework, the hiring salary range for the UC San Diego Health Chief Financial Officer is $684,500 – $865,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to salary, the Chief Financial Officer participates in the UC Health performance-based incentive program and is eligible for the broad range of excellent benefits that the University provides.
UC San Diego Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Deputy Director Of Health Services
Contra Costa Health (CCH)
Martinez, California
Full-time
Salary: $269,460.12 – $327,530.52 Annually
Posted 5/23/2024
Job Description:
Contra Costa Health (CCH) is looking for a dynamic Deputy Director to manage and oversee the department’s Finance Division. This role is responsible for overall planning, organizing and coordinating of CCH’s budget development, financial planning, budgetary controls and fiscal policies. This full-time position is based in Martinez, California.
Under the general direction of the Health Services Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the financial activities of the Health Department, which includes a hospital, health centers and managed care plan. The DCFO will oversee general accounting functions, financial reporting, reimbursement functions and compliance to ensure accurate and transparent financial records. The DCFO will also assist the CFO in the implementation of fiscal and accounting policies in compliance with current technology, governmental accounting standards, laws, regulations and County governance. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and assume duties of the CFO in his/her absence.
Why join the Contra Costa Health Finance Division?
Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure. Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers, and Detention Health. Please see our website for more information about Contra Costa Health: cchealth.org.
CCH is an integrated system of health care services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, CCHS is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.
The Health Services Finance Division is responsible for the accounting operations of each program operated by Contra Costa Health Services. With the responsibility of managing a budget of over $2 billion dollars, the Finance Department is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Finance to oversee a complex system of funding sources and the Finance units that maintain budgetary controls.
We are looking for someone who is:
- A strong leader. You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with your team and lead by example.
- A strong relationship builder. You will need to establish relationships across operational areas, departments and with external agencies.
- An effective communicator. You will need exemplary communication skills to effectively convey complex policies and procedures across all levels of the organization and foster an environment of open dialogue and feedback while respecting confidentiality and discretion in sensitive matters.
- A strong motivator and supporter. You will need to encourage and support your line supervisors who are responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of Finance staff.
- Organized, data- and results-driven. You will need to balance multiple priorities and know when it is appropriate to delegate. You should utilize data analytics to inform decisions, improve workforce planning, and measure the effectiveness of initiatives in meeting departmental objectives.
- Able to balance department needs and County interests. You will need to demonstrate your understanding of organizational partnership by leveraging the CCH needs with the County’s interests.
- Able to adapt to constant change. You will need to be flexible and able to shift priorities quickly as needs change.
- Support Alignment with the County Administrator’s Office. You will need to actively engage and align with the directives of the County Administrator’s Office, as they have full oversight of processes, procedures and administration across the county. This positive collaboration will ensure the effective and seamless integration of county-wide initiatives and practices.
- Innovative and solutions focused. You will need to take a fresh look at current internal practices, encourage innovation and identify opportunities to modernize and streamline operations. You will need to be a champion for change in establishing an environment of continuous improvement within the unit.
What you will typically be responsible for:
Management and Financial Leadership:
- Assist CFO in developing long-term financial objectives, plans and policies.
- Participate in overall management discussions and decision-making processes.
- Manage and direct staff in general accounting, accounts payable, finance systems and government reporting.
- Establish and maintain communications with departmental staff and staff from other County agencies.
- Attend outside meetings related to Contra Costa Health, including the County Administrator’s Office and/or Board of Supervisors, when assigned.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff members to the finance unit.
- Act in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Collaborate with the CFO to develop and implement financial strategies and policies aligned with the health department’s mission and goals.
- Analyze financial data, identify trends and recommend actions to optimize financial performance.
- Interpret policies, procedures and regulations and determine the impact of pending and approved healthcare legislation on the health department.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Oversee the departmental budgeting process, including creating annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
- Monitor budget performance, track variances and propose adjustments as needed.
Financial Reporting and Compliance:
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
- Comply with regulatory requirements, accounting standards and industry best practices.
Risk Management:
- Mitigate financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and risk assessment processes.
- Monitor financial performance indicators and address potential issues proactively.
Minimum Qualifications:
License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted during the application process.
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a closely related field. Position assigned to Health Finance requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance or Accounting, or a closely related field.
Experience: Five years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional management experience in a health or human services agency, at least three years of which must have been in an executive-level position within a large diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public or professional management experience in budget analysis/development or finance management in a health or human services public agency providing supervision to professional staff.
Required certification when assigned to Finance: Possession and maintenance of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California, OR a Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) issued by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), OR a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) issued by the Association of Government Accountants, OR a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) issued by the Government Finance Officer’s Association.
Substitution for Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Finance, or Accounting and additional three years of the required experience, at least two years of which must have been in an executive-level position within a large diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public or professional management experience in budget analysis/development or finance management in a health or human services public agency in a supervisory capacity.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $269,460.12 – $327,530.52 annually, depending on qualifications. Additionally, this position has been approved for a 5% COLA adjustment in July 2024 & July 2025.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
To read the complete job description and apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/4467543/deputy-director-of-health-services-deputy-chief-financial-officer?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs or our Careers page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta.
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Senior Financial Analyst
Altais
Oakland, CA
Salary Range: $105,000.00 To 130,000.00 Annually
Posted 4/9/2024
About Our Company:
At Altais, we’re looking for bold and curious innovators who share our passion for enabling better health care experiences and revolutionizing the healthcare system for physicians, patients, and the clinical community. Doctors today are faced with the reality of spending more time on administrative tasks than caring for patients. Physician burnout and fatigue are an epidemic, and the healthcare experience and quality suffer as a result. At Altais, we’re building breakthrough clinical support tools, technology, and services to let doctors do what they do best: care for people. We invite you to join our growing passionate team as we change the game for the future of healthcare and enable the experience that people need and deserve.
About Your Team:
Are you looking to work with a high performing, fast growing and dynamic Financial Planning and Analysis team? Altais and our subsidiaries, form one of the most recognized medical groups in California. We are 4,000+ physicians, working in over 40 cities in California, caring for more than 500,000 patients. If working in a mission driven organization supporting highly competent, hard-working, thoughtful clinicians who value good ideas and are passionate about reshaping healthcare excites you, then we are thrilled to welcome you to your new career.
This position is located in our brand-new Oakland City Center location, or remotely (within the state of California). We are flexible provided you are open to traveling to the Oakland office locations as needed.
About Your Work:
As the Sr. Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for leading development of annual operating plan and financial forecasts. As part of a cross-functional team, you will work directly with leadership across all areas of Altais, including Strategy, Network Development and Health Innovation teams.
You will focus on:
- Develop, perform, and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Lead analysis in support of negotiations with health plans, including new lines of business, products, and providers.
- Work closely with the business to develop, recommend, and establish strategies, plans, and processes to improve profitability and cost efficiencies.
The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring:
- Possess a minimum of five years in an actuarial, business or financial analyst role.
- Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, product design/pricing or claims reserve models.
- Healthcare industry experience working in a hospital, health plan or managed care environment
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, or economics from an accredited program required
You Share our Mission & Values:
- You are passionate about improving the healthcare experience and want to be part of the Altais mission.
- You are bold and curious– willing to take risks, try new things and be creative.
- You take pride in your work and are accountable for the quality of everything you do, holding yourself and others to a high standard.
- You are compassionate and are known as someone who demonstrates emotional intelligence, considers others when making decisions and always tries to do the right thing.
- You co-create, knowing that we can be better as a team than individuals. You work well with others, collaborating and valuing diversity of thought and perspective.
- You build trust with your colleagues and customers by demonstrating that you are someone who values honesty and transparency.
Apply:
To apply, please go to our Career Center at this link:
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC)
Porterville, CA
Posted 2/26/2024
Job Description:
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) seeks a dynamic, collaborative executive to serve as its next Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is an excellent opportunity to take this independent community healthcare system to the next level of impactful and high quality services. SVMC maintains good financial standing with a recent A rating from Fitch and a strong balance sheet. Located in Central California near the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Porterville, SVMC is a 167 licensed-bed, acute-care hospital with cutting edge acute and sub-acute services, outpatient locations, imaging, and specialty facilities. The hospital is the pre-eminent healthcare provider in the area with its mission to meet the healthcare needs of residents through high quality care, affordability, and excellent patient experience. Amongst its awards and recognitions, SVMC received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GOLD PLUS quality achievement award in 2023 and it’s Wound Healing Center was awarded the 2022 Center of Distinction Award by Healogics.
Operating under the Sierra View Local Healthcare District, the system is governed by an elected board of directors. Partnering closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the next CFO will have a strong balance of operational and strategic finance expertise. This leader will have responsibility for strategic planning, master campus and capital planning, policy formation, continuous quality improvement and healthcare affordability. The complexity of SVMC allows the next CFO to be involved in a variety of financial and operational decisions while guiding the financial strategy for the organization. Expertise in leveraging technology and data analytics and the ability to identify opportunities for efficiencies and improvement will be critical to success. SVMC is a pillar in the community and the next CFO will bring a leadership style aligned with SVMC’s mission and values.
About:
Porterville is a vibrant city with an array of activities to enjoy in the area including lakes, hiking, golf courses, arts and culture, community events and dining. The town is located within a day’s drive to cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco to the north and south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and just five minutes from the mountains to the east.
Apply:
Applications, inquiries, and nominations are welcome. You may perform any of these activities by contacting Luke Morris and Molly Solomon, WittKieffer search consultants working on this search, at [email protected] or through the WK Candidate Portal https://apptrkr.com/5040180.
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $200,000 to $291,000 annually commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. In addition, there is an annual bonus opportunity and relocation assistance. Sierra View Medical Center values the contribution each team member brings to their organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the industry. Sierra View Medical Center provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes an individual’s unique experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program.
Patient Registrar (Patient Services Representative II)
Natividad
Salinas, CA
Posted 2/21/2024
INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES through community
At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.
Patient Registrar (Patient Services Representative II)
Natividad and the Monterey County Health Department are currently seeking to fill several permanent and temporary Patient Registrar (Patient Services Representative II) positions in Admitting/Registration, Clinic Services and Behavioral Health Bureaus of the Health Department.Under general supervision, incumbents perform general registration duties. Responsibilities include interviewing patients to collect, verify and document billing information related for each patient encounter and accurately entering the data into the information system. We are seeking individuals that are customer service oriented, have flexible schedules (some positions will require weekends, nights and holidays), self-motivated, multi-task oriented, and have the ability to work individually and with team members to support various registration functions to achieve the highest quality possible.
Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of:
- Patient admission and registration procedures and requirements required for patient screening, pre-admission and admission
- Requirements and procedures of a variety of payor sources encountered in order to determine patient eligibility
- Operations and requirements of an admission and registration computer system typical to hospitals or clinics
- Publicly funded payor sources and program enrollment
- Medical terminology usage and spelling in order to complete pertinent registration and admission documents
- General office procedures, filing and keyboard operation and medical terminology, medical billing, coding, medical software, CPT codes and ICD-9 codes
- Alphabetical filing in order to file and retrieve patient records
- Basic arithmetic to compute fees and make correct change
- Insurance terminology
Apply:
For application materials, contact Natividad, HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Bldg 300, Salinas, CA 93906; call us at (831) 783-2700; apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/3975274/patient-registrar-patient-services-representative-ii?page=4&pagetype=transferJobs or visit http://www.natividad.com.
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Patient Financial Services Specialist II
Natividad
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Posted 2/21/2024
INSPIRING HEALTHY LIVES through community
At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from the health care services we provide to the specialized programs we promote. This commitment to our community spans more than 130 years and, more importantly, has touched countless lives. It has also earned us a Joint Commission ranking in the top percentile of hospitals nationwide. If you believe in inspiring healthy lives by focusing on community-based care, consider joining Natividad today.
Patient Financial Services Specialist II:
Natividad is currently seeking several permanent full-time Patient Financial Services Specialist II’s. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs the full range of duties, and may do so on a rotational or specialization basis of assignment. The Patient Financial Services Specialist II is responsible for preparing patient accounts to generate and issue patient bills for services. This position interviews patients, evaluates patient financial resources, establishes payment terms, performs collections and performs other related work as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews, verifies, obtains and corrects patient financial status and payor source information, medical diagnosis, laboratory and other diagnostic services information, hospital/clinic services and supplies, applicable dates, required authorizations and certifications, signatures, and other information related to preparation and processing of patient bills, and eligibility for coverage
- Enters data into and operates a computerized patient account system
- Researches and resolves missing or conflicting information
- Interviews and works with patients, families and others regarding financial resources, eligibility for coverage, status and basis of charges, payment requirements, payment plans, collections, and related matters, in person, by telephone and by letter
- Works with other service providers, claim adjudicators, insurance companies, private payors, governmental payor sources, the County Revenue Recovery Division, and others to obtain, correct or provide information; verify eligibility; process patient accounts; verify procedures; initiate collection and/or resolve disputed, unprocessed, and other claims requiring follow-up
- Assembles pre-billing materials; prepares, generates and sends individual, insurance, governmental, crossover, and other bills for medical care related services; evaluates, modifies and resubmits bills
- Evaluates and processes bad debt accounts; performs collection and follow-up activities; refers uncollectible accounts to collection services
- Requests completion of additional forms or information for denied claims or special processing requirements
- Reconciles accounts; posts payments; adjusts balances to reflect denials, adjustments, shares-of-cost, payments, and other modifications to balances; prepares refund packages for approval
- Reviews billing documentation; resolves issues that would prevent accurate, prompt claim billing
- Runs computerized reports to search for missing or conflicting information
- Troubleshoots download problems; communicates problems and recommendations to supervisor for approval
- May work in a specialty area such as pre-billing, billing, or collections
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience performing duties directly related to patient account billing, patient financial resources evaluation, account collection or assessment of patient eligibility for specialized medical care financial programs; OR one year of experience at a level equivalent to Monterey County’s Account Clerk; OR two years of experience equivalent to Monterey County’s Patient Financial Services Specialist Representative I.
Successful candidates will have working knowledge of:
- Federally Qualified Health Center billing procedures and operations
- Insurance, other private workers compensation, governmental and special payor requirements, procedures, codes and forms
- Hospital/clinic billing procedures and operations
- Sources and eligibility requirements for publicly-funded medical care payment programs
- Clerical bookkeeping practices and procedures.
- General clerical office practices and procedures, including operation of common office equipment and filing systems
- Current procedural terminology and other reference and resource materials related to patient account activities
- CPT coding procedures
Apply:
For application materials, contact Natividad, HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906; call us at (831) 783-2700; apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/3928385/patient-financial-services-specialist-ii?page=3&pagetype=transferJobs or visit http://www.natividad.com.
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