Contribute to the success of a world-class healthcare
organization by ensuring compliance in regulatory audits and appeals. Leverage
your expertise to support UCLA Health’s commitment to accuracy and quality in
claim processing.
As an Audit and Appeals Specialist, you will:
Facilitate responses to regulatory audits related to billing,
coding, and collection practices in compliance with federal and state
guidelines
Collect, analyze, and enter audit requests into relevant systems,
distributing requests to necessary teams
Monitor audit response and appeal statuses, tracking cases and
maintaining updated records in various systems
Review claim denials for clinical issues, prepare appeals, and
manage each case's resolution process
Support reporting on audit trends, outcomes, and compliance
initiatives
Join UCLA Health to uphold high standards in healthcare
auditing and compliance, contributing to operational excellence.
Salary Range: $28.30 - $54.74 per hour.
Qualifications
We’re seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented
professional with:
Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or related field, or equivalent
training and experience
Certification in clinical coding or compliance, strongly preferred
Basic understanding of audit and appeals processes, including
methods, tools, and regulatory standards affecting claims submission and
payment
Project management skills, including effective time management,
prioritization of competing priorities, and the ability to address complex
issues and risks to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and
external stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex
clinical and technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing
and verbally
Ability to contribute to high-quality reporting and documentation,
including the development of training materials for diverse stakeholder
groups
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.