Authorizations Manager – Oncology

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,900 - 145,200; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Santa Monica is seeking a professional to oversee the authorizations team within the community hematology-oncology practices. The role involves administrative and revenue cycle analysis, as well as coordination of department services. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills, knowledge of insurance authorizations, and ability to work effectively in a leadership team, addressing challenges proactively. Competitive salary and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of insurance authorizations and verification process for major medical insurance plans.
• Experience with varied computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Possesses strong customer service skills to promote pleasant and effective interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all authorizations team members within community hematology-oncology practices.
• Responsible for administrative and revenue cycle analysis.
• Coordinate authorizations department services.

Skills

Insurance authorizations knowledge

Computer software proficiency

Typing skills

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of CPT and ICD codes

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

CareConnect

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Exempt Monthly

Posted Date

03/31/2026

Salary Range: $70900 - 145200 Annually

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

29580

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will oversee all authorizations team members within the community hematology-oncology practices. Responsible for administrative and revenue cycle analysis as well as coordination of authorizations department services.

Salary range: $70,900/year - $145,200/year

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Working knowledge of insurance authorizations and verification process for major medical insurance plans
• Working knowledge of UCLA Health System’s scheduling and administrative policies and procedures
• Experience with varied computer software and hardware including: word processing, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, CareConnect, and the internet
• Typing skills to prepare forms and correspondence with speed and accuracy
• Possesses strong customer services skills to promote pleasant and effective interactions with patients, staff, and physicians
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-9/10 codes and medical office procedures. General knowledge of oncology procedures and terminology
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner under minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Advanced organizational skills to ensure a workable, efficient workspace and accomplish established objectives
• Working knowledge of third party payor verifications terminology to determine benefit eligibility and interpretation of coverage
• Knowledge of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement
• Skills in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices, and procedures to recognize alternative solutions
• Ability to problem solve with personnel/teams while maintaining cooperative working relationships with administrators, physicians, peers, and the public
• Skills in recognizing an emergency or high priority situation and taking appropriate and immediate action. Demonstrate ability to maintain composure when confronted by difficult situations and respond professionally
• Ability to work as part of a leadership team, maintaining confidentiality in all assignments, and showing initiative in identifying and solving problems as they occur
• Skills in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• Skills to analyze and complete the revenue cycle
• Demonstrated ability to creatively integrate competing demands of a multidisciplinary setting into a productive work environment
• Skills in verbal and non-verbal communications to clearly convey complex problems and proposals in both formal and informal settings
• Working knowledge of research-oriented patient care systems
• Working knowledge of University policies and procedures to appropriately manage revenue systems, cashiering, risk management, and personnel

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.