Sr Medical Practice Specialist

Medical Practice Specialist,Sr

Requisition ID
req35779

Working Title
Sr Medical Practice Specialist

Position Grade
14

Position Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Senior Medical Practice Specialist to provide critical operational, analytical, and compliance-focused support within the Office of Quality, Safety, and Clinical Affairs (QSCO). This position plays a key role in evaluating, developing, and overseeing business processes related to clinical billing, documentation, revenue cycle integrity, and workflow optimization across multiple divisions and clinical locations.

The Specialist ensures that departmental operations comply with federal and state billing regulations, payer requirements, institutional policies, and audit expectations. The role performs advanced data analysis, identifies areas of risk or inefficiency, and implements solutions that strengthen revenue capture, documentation accuracy, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.

This position requires strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement practices, and the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, clinical leaders, compliance partners, and administrative staff to support high-quality, compliant, and efficient clinical operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• In-depth knowledge of billing regulations, compliance standards, and documentation requirements
• Ability to evaluate and improve workflows and operational processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including training and presentation abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple units and clinical environments
• High level of accuracy, professionalism, and discretion

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University.

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

• Advanced
  knowledge of medical billing, reimbursement methodologies, and clinical
  documentation standards
• Experience
  with ICD-10 coding, CPT/HCPCS guidelines, and payer policy requirements
• Demonstrated
  ability to conduct internal audits and develop corrective action plans
• Proficiency
  with Excel, Access, and other analytical tools to manage complex financial
  and operational data.
• Experience
  developing operational workflows, policies, and quality or compliance
  processes
• Strong
  communication and training skills with clinical and administrative
  stakeholders
• Experience
  working in large, multi-specialty academic or healthcare systems

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
IM Quality/Safety/Clinical Ops (852V)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $4, $6,976.67

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

For Best Consideration Date

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
The Department will consider a hybrid schedule upon the successful completion of the probationary period.

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 complete application includes:

1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience

2) Resume

3) Professional references, preferably from supervisors

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 Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

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