Job Description

Patient Clinical Suppt Coord

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Requisition ID

req35296

Working Title

Patient Clinical Suppt Coord

Position Grade

10

Position Summary

Position Overview

The

Patient Clinical Support Coordinator

serves as the central point of contact for multiple divisions within the department of surgery. The position is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to division faculty and has oversight of multiple clinical functions, ensuring the smooth coordination of day-to-day activities. Key responsibilities include managing scheduling and calendaring for division meetings, tracking faculty leave, placing reminder calls, and processing ad hoc referrals. The role collects, organizes, and maintains medical data and records, including on-call schedules and licensing documentation, and oversees the creation and upkeep of patient charts and related files within both manual and electronic systems.


Working closely with the Department Leadership Team, including the Department Administrator, Division Chiefs, and other key leaders, the Patient Clinical Support Coordinator provides comprehensive clinical and administrative support and contributes significantly to the overall effectiveness and success of the team.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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

Experience scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars; coordinating meetings, facilities usage, events, and/or travel arrangements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access). Experience working in a clinic environment with knowledge of patient registration, documentation, care charts, patient histories, and medical terminology. Ability to establish, update, and maintain departmental files, inventories, and records. Experience in clinical operations, including Cerner Millennium applications (scheduling, PowerChart, IDX) and other frontline clinical procedures. Experience with UNM purchasing policies, PCard, and Chrome River Expense. Familiarity with UNM Business Policies and Procedures.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

SOM Surgery Administration (523B)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

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

12/12/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

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.


Application Requirements Please submit the following materials for consideration: o Updated cover letter o Resume/UNMJobs Application o Three professional references

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.