HR Tech - req# 29230

The University of New Mexico is seeking an HR Tech to join the Department of Dental Medicine. TheDepartment of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education anda full spectrum of clinical care.

The Departmentof Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine inAlbuquerque is looking for a full-time HRTech to prepare,manage and coordinate all department and division staff and facultyreplacements, new hire requests and temporary part time/ volunteer facultyrequests. The individual will administer the day to day provider andinsurance credentialing and privileging activities for all dental providers.The individual will also serve as the department liaison with the HealthSciences Clinical Affairs, Health Sciences Faculty Contracts, UNMHuman Resources, Credentials Verification Office, and Office of ClinicalContract Services. We seek a dynamic, highly organized individual who isinterested in learning new systems and processes and can work independently butalso take direction and work as a team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate aprofessional and positive attitude and communicate effectively with others.

The successful candidate will have excellentcustomer service skills that will be utilized for a high volume of email andtelephone communications with onsite leadership and other departments. Theability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment is essential.Must be able to handle a workload that may be heavy at times and with competingpriorities and deadlines. Must be highly organized with excellent timemanagement skills and have the ability to track and follow up onall replacement hires, new hires, and follow-up on all credentialing andprivileging packets for the department to include maintaining the currency,quality and accuracy of all dental provider credentialing and privileging data.The ability to compose memos and emails and to perform business mathcalculations on own is important and must have the ability to routinely createword documents and excel worksheets to organize, analyze and present data. Theability to create and maintain employee files, credentialing andprivileging file system, both electronic and paper is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Performs specialized technical tasks, such as pre-posting dialogues, first level screening/interviewing of applicants, preparation of vacancy announcements, surveys and statistical analyses, and/or participation in informational presentations, as appropriate to the department's operational objectives.
• Prepares documents and composes correspondence, as required, on specific policy and procedural issues.
• Gathers information, conducts basic data analysis, and assists in the development and reconciliation of reports.
• Performs specific research/investigation into operational issues, as requested.
• Provides assistance and coordination in the development and maintenance of specialized human resources data bases, enterprise resource planning systems computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• As appropriate to the work requirements of the unit, may coordinate and monitor the continuous recruitment process.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of HR issues within area of expertise; serves as the primary liaison with external agencies in the resolution of specific employee concerns, as appropriate to the focus of the role.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of specified HR programs and initiatives for faculty and staff.
• Participates in and may deliver presentations at special outreach activities such as fairs, employee orientations, and/or applicant consultations.
• May participate in the development and recommendation of operating policy and procedural improvements.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 3 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.

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and create timelines
• Records maintenance and database management skills.
• Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to interpret and analyze informational needs, and provide technical advice and guidance in area of specialty.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.

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.

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.