Admin Assistant 3 - Anesthesiology Billing and Compliance

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Pension plan

Generous leave

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM, seeks an Administrative Assistant 3 to support Anesthesiology Billing and Compliance. This regular, full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work.

You will perform daily compliance checks, prepare billing spreadsheets, track paid call hours, and support pre/post audits in a fast-paced clinical department. Excellent communication and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of related experience.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with EMR and billing documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily Compliance checks (Charts, Missing Documentation reports, Verbal orders).
• Prepare spreadsheet of charges to go to UNMMG for billing.
• Paid Call hours worked.
• Rechecks on all pre/post.
• Complete Pre op Audit Daily.
• Pain Clinic Reviews.

Skills

EMR

Compliance billing

Clinical department experience

Billing documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Working Title

Admin Assistant 3 - Anesthesiology Billing and Compliance

Position Grade

08

Position Summary

Are you invested in finding newer and better ways to do things? Would you like to join a clinical department with the University of New Mexico's School of Medicine? The University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a motivated, self-directed candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity! The department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine offers a culture of teamwork, growth and advancement, work life balance, and a commitment to excellence. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including tuition remission, pension plan, generous leave, and much more. This position has the possibility for a hybrid work schedule, one day and home and four in the office. For additional information about the department please visit us online at: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/anesthesiology/

Job Duties

• 1. Daily Compliance checks. (Get Charts completed, Missing Documentation reports, Verbal orders)
• 2. Prepare spread sheet of charges to go to UNMMG for billing
• 3. Paid Call hours worked
• 4. Rechecks on all pre/post
• 5. Complete Pre op Audit Daily
• 6. Pain Clinic Reviews

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 working with EMR
• Compliance and billing background
• Experience working in a clinical department
• Experience with billing documentation

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Anesthesiology Administration (772F)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $18.27 - $23.50

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

9/18/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program.

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.