UCLA Health

Utilization Management Supervisor, Non-Clinical

UCLA Health$70K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
  • Strong knowledge of patient navigation and care coordination
  • Proficiency in operational data analysis and quality improvement initiatives
  • Familiarity with utilization management principles and workflows
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the team of Patient Navigators and Coordinators
  • Oversee daily non-clinical patient navigation tasks
  • Monitor operational workflows and ensure timely follow-up
  • Support effective care transitions through post-discharge outreach
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient engagement
  • Manage staff performance and development activities
  • Analyze data to inform strategic decision-making and compliance

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive interdisciplinary work environment
  • Opportunities for process improvement and innovation
  • Comprehensive health benefits and leave policies
  • Engagement in community resource connections for patient care
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Utilization Management Assistant Director, the Utilization Management Supervisor (Non-Clinical) oversees the daily operations of non-clinical patient navigation services supporting high-risk and high-utilizer patient populations within the Utilization Management Department. This role supervises a team of coordinators, patient navigators and concurrent nurses, ensuring efficient workflow management, timely access to care, effective care transitions, and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and provide leadership to Patient Navigators and Coordinators supporting UM, SNF, ED follow-up, and Home Health workflows.
  • Oversee patient navigation activities, including appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, DME coordination, and community resource referrals.
  • Monitor operational work queues, referrals, discharge tracking, and care transition activities to ensure timely follow-up and service delivery.
  • Support effective transitions of care through post-discharge outreach, appointment adherence, and coordination of services.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify and address barriers to care and support patient engagement initiatives.
  • Manage staff performance, scheduling, attendance, payroll/timekeeping, training, and professional development.
  • Analyze operational and utilization data to support quality improvement, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives and support the development and optimization of departmental workflows, policies, and procedures.
  • Support system-related functions and operational activities related to care coordination, authorizations, and utilization management workflows.


Salary Range: $70,900 - $145,200/Annually

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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