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Medical Practice Specialist
Requisition ID
req36723
Working Title
Medical Practice Specialist
Position Grade
12
Position Summary
The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to June 23, 2026.
The Department of Neurosurgery in the UNM School of Medicine plays a critical role in improving the health of all New Mexicans. Our department is the Southwestern hub for advanced neurological diagnosis and patient care. We seek a dynamic individual to join our team as a Medical Practice Specialist and be a part of our important mission and exciting growth.
This position will play an important role in advising and assisting faculty providers with strategic billing and documentation issues including group level and individual coding to enhance the financial well-being of the department. This position will act as a strategic partner with the Chair of Neurosurgery and the Department Administrator to advance the strategic plans and goals of Neurosurgery.
The Department of Neurosurgery values professional development and continuing education and in this spirit will support this position obtaining professional certification(s) such as the American College of Medical Practice Executive (ACMPE) or a Professional Coding Certification such as the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and evaluate the department's productivity and billing operations, while working with the department administration, the department leadership, UNMMG and UH to ensure compliance with appropriate procedures and applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Train and update providers on proper billing and coding practices
• Create and distribute ad hoc reports on practice and compliance issues on a weekly/monthly basis as required
• Act as department intermediary between UNMMG and department leadership and oversee the department contracting of our Professional Service Agreements
• Collect and analyze data and report findings
• Improve processes and training materials related to the clinical revenue and billing practices

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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

• Stronganalytical skills with the ability to interpret and share data with internaland external customers at a level understood by intended audience
• Abilityto use Microsoft Office tools to collect and analyze data
• Experience working effectively in a teamenvironment to meet deadlines and improve processes
• Experience as a medical practiceprofessional with experience working in medical systems and platforms (e.g.,Cerner, Anodyne)
• Abilityto research and plan, organize and oversee short- and long-term projects
• Knowledgeof coding Inpatient/Outpatient charges and specialty services using appropriateICD and CPT classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, researchand compliance in accordance with federal regulation
• Possession of a current American Health Information ManagementAssociation (AHIMA) OR American Academy of Professional

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
School of Medicine Administration (043C)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33
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
6/23/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule.
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.
Please attach an updated resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please be sure to address how your skills fit with our preferred qualifications for this position. A completed application is required for consideration.
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.