Assistant Director, Finance (Transplant) – Transplant Administration – Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

The Transplant Finance Associate Director is responsible for financial operations oversight of the Transplant Institute, to include insurance compliance, charges, billing, reimbursement and all applicable policies and procedures established by CMS, UNOS, other regulatory agencies, as well as organ procurement organizations. Moreover, complete oversight of the transplant Medicare cost report related tasks and activities.

Serves as the primary liaison with the hospital system revenue cycle and finance departments and maintains relationships with those departments that facilitate accurate and complete financial systems for the business of Transplant.

In conjunction with the Transplant Administrator, Keck Hospital Business Operations Director, or designee, oversees financial matters including budget preparation, expense monitoring, productivity monitoring, FTE tracking and utilization, revenue tracking, and billing integrity.

Works with Clinical Managers to identify, implement, and track progress of cost-savings opportunities. Identifies and pursues operations improvement opportunities,

especially the application of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Finance Associate Director will lead initiatives related to data analysis, process improvement, and strategic/operational project management, and will work closely with managers, directors, clinicians, quality leads, and other team members to develop work plans, metrics and resources to achieve the department’s strategic goals and objectives.

Minimum Education:
• Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Commerce, Healthcare administration or closely related field.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:
• 5 years of professional experience in finance or related health care administration with responsibility for budget management, operations, and staff management, or equivalent.
Preferred Experience/Knowledge:
• Transplant finance and business experience including knowledge of transplant reimbursement and working knowledge of the Medicare Cost Report as it applies to solid organ transplantation.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Required License/Certification:
• Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)