Medical Assisting Program Director Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Medical Education Prog Splst
Requisition ID
req36333
Working Title
Medical Education Prog Splst
Position Grade
12
Position Summary
The office of Internal Medicine is seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual who can work effectively with others and independently in a multi-task environment. The primary purpose of the Medical Education Program Specialist is to ensure continuity of key operations and accreditations for UNM Graduate Medical Education accredited residency and clinical fellowship programs when a program coordinator vacates the position or takes an extended leave from the program.
This person will serve as a liaison between the Program Director, Associate Program Director, Residents/Fellows and Internal Medicine leadership to assist in the daily operational activities of an ACGME accredited residency or fellowship if a coordinator resigns or is out for an extended period of time in the day to day managing of residents/fellows. Duties may vary depending on the department assigned to the Medical Education Program Specialist. This position will also participate and assist programs with recruitment to include updating and manage program information in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service, The Match, and J1 Visa applicants if a program does not have a coordinator. GME Responsibilities will include identifying areas for systems improvements across programs, provide recommendations and feedback to GME office.
This position will also attend GME events, meetings and trainings and as a member of the GME office, work on special projects in the office as needed, when not assigned to a training program. This position may also assist in assessment of program operations, including making recommendations for operational/quality improvements. This position will oversee and supervise the day-to-day work of 10 fellowship coordinators within Internal Medicine. This individual will develop a familiarity with the ACGME Specialty-Specific requirements of the programs; develop program policies to comply with accreditation requirements, if needed. Complete annual surveys and ensure information is up to date in various GME systems (Specialty Board, FREIDA, ACGME ADS, professional organizations, GMETrack). Assist with administration of annual ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty surveys and ensure resident/fellow reporting compliance in New Innovations. Assist the program director in maintaining the program's required ACGME documentation, and other essential documents required for program accreditation. Maintain program information in ACGME Accreditation Data Systems.
This position will also assist in managing the workload of team members who are on leave or unavailable.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; at least 6 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

• Knowledgeof ACGME accreditation and certification requirements and standards.
• Demonstratedability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a widerange of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Proficientin Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SmartSheets.
• Candidatemust have demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to handlemultiple complex componants of a program.
• Demonstratedability to prioritize tasks in a busy environment on a daily, weekly, andmonthly basis to meet deadlines.
• Candidatemust have demonstrated effectiveness at working in a team environment andsupporting fellow employees in their work.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
IM Central Administration (852B)
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
4/29/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State. All Regular employees hired for an Out-of-State RWA must agree to an employee status of Term Appointment and subject to regular renewals no longer than yearly, in accordance with UAP 3200, Employee Classification. Renewal of Term Appointments is not guaranteed; the remote work arrangement, operational, and business needs will be considered in determining whether to renew the Term Appointment.
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.
A completed application consists of the following:1. Current Resume/UNMJobs application2. Cover Letter3. Three supervisory references
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.
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