Requisition ID: req35473

Working Title:
Medicaid Billing Program Planning Manager

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The UNM Office for Community Health is seeking a program planning manager to support the development of a new community resource project that will support Community Health Worker (CHW) Medicaid Billing and Reimbursement among community agencies new to Medicaid Reimbursement for the work of CHWs.

This position will collaborate with OCH teams, stakeholders, state agencies, and community partners to develop toolkits, establish workflows and systems, and oversee data collection and reporting. The project will provide training and technical support to ensure successful billing, coding, and reimbursement. The goal of this project is to support community agencies in creating an internal infrastructure to bill Medicaid for CHW work and generate sustainable revenue. Qualified applicants will have demonstrated experience with Medicaid processes, billing, and infrastructure, community based organization/non-profit systems, professional oral and written communication skills, and a passion for community health.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
VP for Comm Health Administration (196A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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:
1/30/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please include a resume detailing your full work experience.Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 4 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:

• Knowledge of Medicaid and CMS policies, procedures, and administration.
• Knowledge of Smartsheets and principals of organization.
• Excellent time management.