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County of Los Angeles · 11 hours ago

HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL ANALYST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Care Financial Analyst vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. This role involves analyzing reimbursement requirements, preparing financial reports, and developing financial plans to address the needs of homeless individuals in LA County.

CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes reimbursement requirements for Federal, State, and/or Special Programs to determine if claims for reimbursement conform to applicable rules and regulations and result in maximum revenue collection

Prepares Medicare and Medi-Cal cost reports and State mandated disclosure reports

Analyzes costs and develops rates for contractual agreements with County and Non-county providers

Analyzes preliminary budget requests, conducts comparison studies of units and sub units previous financial performance and cost effectiveness, completes cost analysis, revenue forecast and reports findings and recommendations to financial management

Develops and/or monitors annual financial plans/unit budget allocations for the expenditure of funds within each unit, monitors performance against the plans/allocations, analyzes and prepares summaries of financial activities to keep units and executive management informed of financial condition

Develops, monitors and adjusts billing rates to reflect cost changes and maximize cost recovery

Analyzes utilization of billing rates and/or contract allocations for appropriate application , informs management of problems and recommends corrective action

Analyzes program performance data and conducts studies of accounts, records and the integrity of electronic data which are basic to program and financial reporting

Identifies operational problems, develops solutions and recommends modifications in the automated accounting system to improve the responsiveness of the system to the needs of expenditure management

Participates in cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedural studies, reports findings and recommendations, implements those approved by Health Services or Mental Health, departmental administration and by the Auditor-Controller when necessary

Writes policy and procedure manuals pertinent to accounting control, fiscal record keeping and audit trails

Reviews, analyzes and drafts replies to audit findings of governmental agencies

Qualification

Health care financial operationsAdvanced accountingCost analysisMedicareMedi-Cal reportingBudget managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Completion of accounting courses in an accredited college equivalent to 21 semester units or 32 quarter units including at least two courses in advanced accounting subjects such as governmental accounting, computerized accounting or auditing

One year of professional accounting or responsible staff experience in health care financial operations

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved