Senior Medical Practice Specialist

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
Requisition ID req32402 Working Title Senior Medical Practice Specialist Position Grade 14 Position Summary The UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Sr. Medical Practice Specialist to analyze and optimize clinical revenue generating operations in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines dealing with the conduct of a medical practice. This position develops and implements business strategies, policies, protocols, and systems that improve practice productivity, efficiency and customer service. Serving in a leadership role, the selected candidate will lead in the evaluation and redesign of business plans of a large, growing and multi-division department. The Sr. Medical Practice Specialist will be the point person for revenue cycle monitoring and decision support analytics maintaining a cohesive framework of issues/solutions that is understood by leadership and maintained as central to mission while ensuring and protecting the integrity of the data that is influencing the department's strategic planning. Applicants should have experience using Microsoft Excel and other data management software with complex data sets. The Sr. Medical Practice Specialist should be comfortable communicating and training members of leadership and groups of faculty providers, as well as implementing process change. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required * Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data and prepare business reports, projections, and recommendations. * Working knowledge and strategic understanding of medical billing and reimbursement principles, procedures, and documentation. * Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. * Ability to communicate and interact effectively with practicing physicians and clinical management. * Knowledge of current legislation and developing legal issues and trends in medical billing, coding, and associated documentation. * Advanced knowledge and understanding of the business and operating characteristics of a large, complex medical practice. * Ability to develop, prepare, and implement business plans and resource/revenue generating strategies. * Skill in the analysis and evaluation of clinical billing operations and provider productivity This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the advancement of our department's mission through innovative leadership, strategic thinking, and operational excellence. If you are a dynamic leader with the skills and experience to drive success, we encourage you to apply. The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the UNM School of Medicine. We provide excellent, innovative education to residents, medical students, and health professionals; the highest quality mental health care to the citizens of New Mexico; and pursue outstanding multidisciplinary research that helps solve important health problems. Find out more here: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/psychiatry/ See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 9 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Public Administration Experienced in the design and implementation of practice management systems and processes Demonstrated experience in financial management, preferably in an academic medical center, including strategic financial planning, financial analysis, and developing and managing a business model driven budget Demonstrated experience in planning and monitoring of the clinical revenue-generating operations of a major, leading, multi-divisional clinical department Exceptional communication skills including experience with analyzing data and preparing and presenting narrative and statistical reports Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Psychiatry Administration (451B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,688.67 - $6,709.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 2/17/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Hybrid remote work eligible upon satisfactory completion of training. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered, applicant must supply: 1. A complete on-line application including hours worked for each position; 2. Cover letter with summary of relevant experience and why qualified for position, addressing preferred qualifications; 3. Current resume; 4. Three professional references, preferably supervisory. Selected candidate must also supply official transcripts and/or proof of meeting minimum job requirements. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.