Medical Practice Specialist,Sr - req# 31703

The Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a Sr. Medical Practice Specialist to analyze and optimize clinical revenue generating operations in compliance with facility and federal laws. This position plays a leadership role in the evaluation and redesign of business plans of a growing 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 programs such as MS Access and Excel with complex data sets. The Practice Specialist should be comfortable communicating and training members of leadership and groups of faculty providers, as well as implementing process change.

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.

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.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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.

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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.