HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL ANALYST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Overview The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Health Care Financial Analyst vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under an emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of the initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance; assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Health Care Financial Analyst. Responsibilities Analyze 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. Prepare Medicare and Medi-Cal cost reports and State mandated disclosure reports. Analyze costs and develop rates for contractual agreements with County and Non‑county providers. Analyze preliminary budget requests, conduct comparison studies of units and sub units previous financial performance and cost effectiveness, complete cost analysis, revenue forecast and report findings and recommendations to financial management. Develop and/or monitor annual financial plans/unit budget allocations for the expenditure of funds within each unit, monitor performance against the plans/allocations, analyze and prepare summaries of financial activities to keep units and executive management informed of financial condition. Develop, monitor and adjust billing rates to reflect cost changes and maximize cost recovery. Analyze utilization of billing rates and/or contract allocations for appropriate application, inform management of problems and recommend corrective action. Analyze program performance data and conduct studies of accounts, records and the integrity of electronic data which are basic to program and financial reporting. Identify operational problems, develop solutions and recommend modifications in the automated accounting system to improve the responsiveness of the system to the needs of expenditure management. Participate in cost, revenue, and accounting systems and procedural studies, report findings and recommendations, implement those approved by Health Services or Mental Health, departmental administration and by the Auditor‑Controller when necessary. Write policy and procedure manuals pertinent to accounting control, fiscal record keeping and audit trails. Review, analyze and draft replies to audit findings of governmental agencies. Qualifications and Minimum Requirements 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. No out‑of‑class experience will be accepted. Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Class II – Light: administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting up to a 10‑pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Legal requirement to provide Social Security Number for record control purposes. EEO Statement The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless a contingent offer of employment is made. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether a conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr