System Director, Admissions and ED Registration - F/T - Days

UCI Healthis one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includesUCI Health - Orange,UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the onlyNational Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centerbased in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verifiedLevel I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 GeriatricEmergency Departmentand a nationally recognizedregional burn centerverified by the American Burn Association. Powered byUC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Position Summary:

The System Director, Admissions & ED Registration provides enterprise-level oversight for all admissions and emergency registration functions across UCI Health. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic planning, day-to-day operational management, budgetary oversight, and regulatory compliance of admissions and emergency registration units systemwide. This role maintains financial accountability for performance outcomes across all operational locations and collaborates with site leaders to identify and lead improvement initiatives that optimize patient access, throughput, and the overall registration experience. The System Director serves as the accountable executive for end-user information systems supporting these functions, including strategic planning and execution of system enhancements, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge ofAdmissions, Registration, Regulatory requirements for Admissions/registration,including, Consents, EMTALA, MOON, HINN Letter,etc

• Strong knowledge and experience withpayor authorization and scheduling processes

• Resourcefulnesstoidentifyand searchforinformationthat isnotreadily availableandabilitytosynthesizetoform recommendations

• Must possesstheskill,knowledgeandability essentialto thesuccessful performanceofassigned duties

• Must demonstratecustomerservice skills appropriateto thejob

• Minimum10 yearsdirectly relatedexperience preferred

• Minimum 10 years' experience ofprogressivemanagementresponsibility

• Minimumof8 years' experience in an executive leadership role (Director or higher) in a related setting

• Knowledgeof healthcare registration process

• Highly developed analytic skillsandabilitytosynthesize large amountsof datafor purposesofreporting keydata

• Experiencewithandknowledgeofinsurance programs covering all payor types,billing processes,contracting

• Excellent writtenandverbal communication skillsin English

• Excellent interpersonal communication skillstocommunicate effectively with physicians,managersandhigh-level administrativestaffas well assupport staffwho are criticaltodepartmental functions

• Demonstrated knowledgeofcomplextrainingcurriculums

• Demonstrated knowledgeofManagedCarerequirements

• Demonstrated advanced skill,knowledgeandabilitytoproduce reportsfromcomputer programs such asExcel, Access, Word andgeneral report writers

• Abilitytowrite succinctandaccurate executive summaries for senior level audiences

• Abilitytothinkandplan strategically

• Abilitytosummarizeinformation informats suitable for presentationtovaried audiences

• Abilitytomaintaina workpace appropriateto theworkload

• Ability todevelopandlead teams involved in process improvement

• Abilitytolead change toward strategicbusinessobjectives

• Abilitytoestablishandmaintain effective working relationships acrossthe Health System

• Abilitytoact independentlytosolve problemsanddevelop recommendations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeoflean sigma process improvement methodologies

• Knowledgeof University and medical centerorganizations,policies,proceduresandforms

• Bachelor's degreein arelatedfieldortheequivalent combinationofeducationanddirectly related professionalexperience

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.