APeX Claims Team Lead

APeX Claims Team Lead

Clinical Systems - Business Applications

Full Time

86617BR

Job Summary

As the Team Lead, you will provide both technical and people leadership for a team of analysts responsible for supporting and enhancing Epic Claims applications and peripheral systems. This role blends hands‑on application expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high‑quality delivery, team development, and cross‑functional collaboration.

The Team Lead will serve as the primary point of escalation for issues within the assigned applications, oversee enhancement reviews, assist with project scoping, and participate in Epic TS standing meetings. You will guide the team through the complexities of claims workflows, documentation needs, and industry standards, ensuring that software solutions are optimized to meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day‑to‑day activities of the Claims Analyst and 3rd Party Applications team, ensuring clear priorities, timely deliverables, and effective coordination across projects.
• Mentoring and developing analysts by sharing knowledge of workflows, processes, and best practices.
• Driving collaboration across teams, building consensus, and leading complex decision‑making in alignment with organizational goals.
• Actively identifying risks and barriers, facilitating resolution of conflicts, and ensuring project objectives are met with quality and efficiency.
• Coordinating work across multiple initiatives to maintain an integrated and consistent approach to Epic implementation and support.

This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a commitment to supporting the success of both individuals and the broader team. Successful candidates are decisive, collaborative, and skilled at balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $133,300 - $219,500 (Annual Rate).

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Department Description

Clinical Systems and Health Informatics are responsible for all aspects of the UCSF electronic health record software, Epic, also known as Apex (Advancing Patient‑Centered Excellence) for UCSF hospitals, practices, affiliates, and community partners. The Apex Claims Team Lead will take a leadership role in collaborative work with other Apex application teams, clinical / business operations, and guide them to enhance and maintain the Epic electronic health record. The Team Lead oversees analysts and participates in providing excellent customer service to end‑users, tracking issues, and following up as appropriate.

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About UCSF

At UCSF Health, the mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

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