Medical Practice Specialist

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