Executive Director, Revenue Cycle

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. As the region's leading academic health system, UCI Health serves a vital role by integrating clinical care, teaching, and research to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. The system includes its flagship location, UCI Medical Center — a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, California — as well as four community hospitals and a growing network of outpatient and ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. The system provides tertiary and quaternary care, including advanced services such as transplantation, complex oncology care, and trauma services. UCI Medical Center is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, as well as the region's only Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma centers, a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, a geriatric emergency department recognized with gold level 1 status, and a regional burn center. Serving nearly 4 million people across the region, UCI Health has been ranked among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. The system is currently undergoing an exciting period of expansion, including the development of a new medical complex in Irvine and continued growth of its clinical, financial, and operational infrastructure. Executive Director, Revenue Cycle Reporting to the Vice President of Enterprise Revenue Cycle, the Executive Director will provide comprehensive leadership across UCI Health’s enterprise-wide revenue cycle operations. This includes oversight of patient access, billing, coding, collections, reimbursement optimization, research and ambulatory revenue, and revenue cycle technology. This leader will manage a broad and complex portfolio spanning hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and research programs, while directing specialized functions such as central authorizations, transitions of care, Epic training and reporting, HIM, CDI, and charge master management. The Executive Director will play a central role in sustaining UCI Health’s financial performance during a period of significant growth and transformation, including multiple acquisitions and the rollout of enterprise-wide systems. The position requires both a strategic leader and a hands‑on operator: someone who can set vision, execute decisively, mentor a large team, and advance innovation while maintaining compliance, accountability, and excellence in day‑to‑day operations. Required Experience & Qualifications 10+ years of progressive revenue cycle leadership experience, including at the director level or above in an acute care hospital or integrated health system. Strong background in hospital-based revenue cycle operations, including billing, collections, coding, and patient financial services, with proven ability to manage the full continuum from patient access through back‑end reimbursement. Demonstrated success managing revenue cycle across multiple hospitals or a large, multi‑entity academic medical system. Technical expertise in hospital systems and applications, with the ability to identify and resolve errors, inefficiencies, and workflow gaps. Experience leading enterprise system implementations and conversions (e.g., Epic), with a track record of stabilizing performance during major transitions. Strong knowledge of federal and California‑specific healthcare regulations, including Medi‑Cal, HIPAA, and patient‑friendly billing laws. Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams, providing clear direction, setting pace, and driving accountability in high‑growth, fast‑moving environments. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or related field preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience within an academic medical center or teaching hospital, with exposure to research billing, physician practice integration, and ambulatory operations. Familiarity with UC system structures, policies, and governance processes. Demonstrated success in introducing automation, AI‑enabled tools, or advanced analytics to improve performance, reduce denials, and increase scalability. Compensation For the selected candidate, a complete and competitive compensation package will be offered which includes a salary range of $165,000–$331,200. UCI Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes insurance (medical, dental, and health), a generous retirement savings plan, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr