Director of Patient Business Services
The Regents of the University of California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Onsite or Remote
Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM
Posted Date
02/02/2026
Salary Range : $144,400 - $341,800 Annually
Employment Type
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
28627
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Take on a senior leadership role within a world-class academic health system and help shape the future of hospital billing and revenue operations. As the Director of Patient Business Services, you will lead systemwide billing, collections, and accounts receivable functions that support accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, adopt technology and automation, and strengthen revenue cycle integrity across UCLA Health.
Lead and direct hospital billing, collections, payment posting, extended business office, and account resolution functions across the enterprise
Develop and implement revenue cycle strategies, policies, performance standards, and staffing models to improve cash collections, reduce AR days, and lower cost to collect
Drive large-scale initiatives focused on automation, technology adoption, workflow optimization, and process redesign
Oversee daily operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant claim submission and reimbursement across all payer types
Establish dashboards, analytics, and reporting to monitor performance trends and inform executive leadership
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, and payer-specific billing requirements
Partner with compliance, audit, and revenue integrity teams to implement internal controls and corrective action plans
Recruit, develop, and mentor managers, supervisors, analysts, and staff while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with clinical, finance, IT, coding, managed care, and business office leaders to resolve operational issues and advance organizational revenue goals
Salary Range $144,400 – $341,800 annually
Job Qualifications We’re looking for a strategic, experienced revenue cycle leader with:
Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of
10+ years of related revenue cycle, healthcare financial, or operational experience
Minimum of
5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing hospital billing and collections operations
Minimum of
3+ years leading projects involving automation or technology implementation within a revenue cycle environment
Deep knowledge of hospital billing operations, payer guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and government payer requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid
Strong expertise with electronic health record systems, preferably Epic, including billing and reporting modules
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage change in complex healthcare environments
Advanced project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to partner across clinical, financial, and operational teams
Preferred
Master’s degree in health administration, public health, business, or a related discipline
Professional certification such as AAHAM, HFMA, ACHE, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or AAPC-related credentials
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Flexible Hybrid
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8AM - 5PM
Posted Date
02/02/2026
Salary Range : $144,400 - $341,800 Annually
Employment Type
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
28627
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Take on a senior leadership role within a world-class academic health system and help shape the future of hospital billing and revenue operations. As the Director of Patient Business Services, you will lead systemwide billing, collections, and accounts receivable functions that support accurate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance. This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, adopt technology and automation, and strengthen revenue cycle integrity across UCLA Health.
Lead and direct hospital billing, collections, payment posting, extended business office, and account resolution functions across the enterprise
Develop and implement revenue cycle strategies, policies, performance standards, and staffing models to improve cash collections, reduce AR days, and lower cost to collect
Drive large-scale initiatives focused on automation, technology adoption, workflow optimization, and process redesign
Oversee daily operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant claim submission and reimbursement across all payer types
Establish dashboards, analytics, and reporting to monitor performance trends and inform executive leadership
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS, HIPAA, and payer-specific billing requirements
Partner with compliance, audit, and revenue integrity teams to implement internal controls and corrective action plans
Recruit, develop, and mentor managers, supervisors, analysts, and staff while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with clinical, finance, IT, coding, managed care, and business office leaders to resolve operational issues and advance organizational revenue goals
Salary Range $144,400 – $341,800 annually
Job Qualifications We’re looking for a strategic, experienced revenue cycle leader with:
Bachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of
10+ years of related revenue cycle, healthcare financial, or operational experience
Minimum of
5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing hospital billing and collections operations
Minimum of
3+ years leading projects involving automation or technology implementation within a revenue cycle environment
Deep knowledge of hospital billing operations, payer guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and government payer requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid
Strong expertise with electronic health record systems, preferably Epic, including billing and reporting modules
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams and manage change in complex healthcare environments
Advanced project management, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to partner across clinical, financial, and operational teams
Preferred
Master’s degree in health administration, public health, business, or a related discipline
Professional certification such as AAHAM, HFMA, ACHE, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or AAPC-related credentials
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