Job Description

Program Planning Manager

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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.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

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

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

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.


Please include a resume detailing your full work experience.

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.





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