Working with New Mexicans to become the healthiest state by 2040.

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Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

New Mexico Department of Health

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**Salary**

$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

$34,320 - $51,480 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C2

**Posting Details**

Interviews are anticipated within two (2) weeks of closing date.

The New Mexico Department of Health is an executive state agency that operates public health services for the state through several divisions. The Public Health Division ensures safety net services to all New Mexicans through various programs and services. NMDOH works with multiple partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. Each Public Health Division employee has an important role to help New Mexicans and the Public Health office clerk role fills a critical customer service position at the Santa Fe Public Health Office and throughout the NE region.

**Why does the job exist?**

The Office Clerk is a position that provides clerical support for the Health Services Program at the Santa Fe PHO. This position will require travel throughout the NE Region to cover during staffing shortages at any of the following offices Colfax, Guadalupe (Santa Rosa), Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba (Espanola), San Miguel (Las Vegas), Taos, and Union (Clayton). They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the various Health Services programs offered, including, but not limited to: Immunizations, Disease Prevention, Tuberculosis, Harm Reduction and Syringe Exchange, Medication for Alcohol/Opioid Use Disorder (MAUD/MOUD), Family Planning, Women's Health, Breast and Cervical Cancer, STD, Well-Child visits and outreach activities such as immunization clinics and health fairs.

**How does it get done?**

The key responsibilities for this position are to provide the highest level of customer service to accommodate Health Services clients. They monitor provider schedules, call to confirm appointments, update client contacts and insurance information, maintain medical records appropriately, document proof of income, and collect payments when applicable. They effectively utilize electronic records system, which includes the Medicaid portal, NM State Immunization Information System (NMSIIS) entry and support, TransAct entry, maintain required reports, and provide additional support required within their scope of practice.

**Who are the customers?**

The office clerk position is focused on the population of Santa Fe County. They serve the population of New Mexico and specifically the population of the NE Region (Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos and Union Counties) who might otherwise not have access to services. The office clerk supports the functions of the medical providers, nurses, clerks and other program staff (such as WIC, Health Promotion, CMS, Emergency Preparedness and Harm Reduction) to achieve common public health goals in Santa Fe County and may be called upon to travel throughout the Northeast Region or to other parts of the state on occasion.

**Ideal Candidate**

-  Excellent customer service and communication skills.

-  Knowledgeable and comfortable with electronic health records and computer programs.

-  Dedicated to being an active member of a highly functioning professional team serving the community.

-  Works well under stress.

**Minimum Qualification**

**No Prior Experience Or Training Required.**

**Employment Requirements**

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

**Working Conditions**

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.

**Supplemental Information**

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Agency Contact Information: Rosie Hudson (505) 476-2690 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position**

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Office Support Clerk (DOH/PHD#11532)

**Salary **

$68.40 - $109.45 Hourly

$142,280 - $227,648 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C15

**Posting Details **

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. THIS POSITION IS A FULL-TIME JOB SHARE ARRANGEMENT SPLIT BETWEEN TWO INDIVIDUALS, EACH WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE TOTAL JOB. Public Health Division Southwest Region is comprised of eight counties and works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and assure safety net services for all people in New Mexico.

**Why does the job exist? **

The purpose of this position is to provide direct clinical services and coordinate client care for the Public Health Division, Southwest Region. Perform clinical services in the following programs, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, breast and cervical screening, Hepatitis C, tuberculosis and treatment of opioid use disorders. This also requires providing consultation to public health nurses, nurse practitioners, disease intervention staff and responding to disease outbreaks and oversee appropriate response. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of certified list.

**How does it get done? **

This position will be responsible for:

- Providing and managing direct care for specified patient populations.

- Serve as a consultant for the region's public health nurses who are treating latent TB infections.

- Serve as Safety Officer or other assigned role for Regional Incident Command System for Emergency Preparedness/Response.

- Collaborate with the PHD/Southwest Region, State and out of state and federal epidemiologist and Public Health Officials in the development of special studies aimed at better understanding of disease patterns, risk factors, trends and outcomes on a regular basis.

**Who are the customers? **

Residents in the Southwest Region of the state.

**Ideal Candidate **

The ideal candidate has experience:

- Background in public health

- In possession of/or be able to obtain DEA controlled substance number

- Experience evaluating and diagnosing patients

- Working with community partners and understanding the health systems and their functioning

**Minimum Qualification **

Requires an MD or DO, licensure and certification to practice in New Mexico.

**Employment Requirements **

- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

- Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

- Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Clinical Laboratory Improvements Act (CLIA) courses are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

**Working Conditions **

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay is required.

**Supplemental Information **

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Agency Contact Information: Michael Bell (575) 528-5137

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position **

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Public Health Family & General Physician

**Salary**

$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly

$93,552 - $149,683 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

**Posting Details**

This is continuous posting and may be used for ongoing recruitment. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

**Why does the job exist?**

This position is responsible for the administering resources and operational activities to ensure the development of audit programs, execute internal and special audits that aid management in the assessments of programs and contract management.

**How does it get done?**

This position leads, plans and performs internal audits for the Department of Health. This position is responsible for oversight of financial audits, including financial year end audits, grant and budget audits, contract compliance audits and performance audits. This position is responsible for presenting the audit findings to upper managements with suggestions on ways to improve audit compliance within the NM Department of Health. This position will work closely with the Deputy Secretary on compliance and make recommendations on proposed corrective action plans for audit findings. This position will also work with Division Directors on proposing internal control measures to ensure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations. This position will apply the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing promulgated by the institute of Internal Auditors.

**Who are the customers?**

The position works directly with upper management, Division Directors, financial staff and contractors.

**Ideal Candidate**

The Ideal candidate must have knowledge in auditing contracts and federal grants. This position must also have experience in financial management and auditing of financial statements. The ideal candidate must have excellent writing skills and must have experience in excel, word and power point. This position must also have at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Certified Internal Auditor designation is preferred but not mandatory.

**Minimum Qualification**

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business Administration and six (6) years of directly related work experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and/or budgeting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

**Employment Requirements**

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

**Working Conditions**

Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

**Supplemental Information**

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Agency Contact Information: LeAnn Behrens (505) 500-2871 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position**

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Senior Manager, Audit (DOH/ASD#10681)

**Salary**

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

**Posting Details**

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

**Why does the job exist?**

This position will perform forensic analysis of biological samples in criminal and death investigations within an American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ANAB) certified laboratory. Forensic Science staff analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation and testify as expert witnesses regarding evidence, and results. They serve as specialists in an area of expertise in forensic toxicology.

**How does it get done?**

This position will perform testing for the presence of alcohol, drugs, and carbon monoxide in samples collected by law enforcement agencies throughout the state in addition to the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator. Incumbent will prepare legally defensible reports from Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Enzyme Linked lmmunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Gas chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID), and computer reports, and provide factual and/or expert testimony in a court of law when needed. Employees in the Forensic Laboratory - may be involved in situations requiring the use or implementation of courtroom protocol; employ knowledge regarding rules of evidence; and provide instruction in preservation and storage of physical evidence.

**Who are the customers?**

The duties of this job will be performed to contribute to the overall safety of the citizens throughout the state of New Mexico.

**Ideal Candidate**

Experience with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector, and handling biological samples and/or drugs of abuse

**Minimum Qualification**

For DNA Analysts, a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Genetics or Molecular Biology from an accredited college or university and completion of nine (9) credit hours of coursework in any combination of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, to include any course work in statistics or population genetics. For Chemists, a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or in Biology or Forensic Science which must include a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours of chemistry coursework. For Latent Print and Firearm Forensic Scientists, a Bachelor's degree in any discipline will be accepted, or an Associates' degree plus two (2) years of additional laboratory experience or four (4) years of additional laboratory experience can substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

**Employment Requirements**

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. In state and out of state travel may be required. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is required.

This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

**Working Conditions**

Work is performed in a fully functional laboratory containing biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards. Incumbent will be required to use all applicable safety equipment provided by the employer and follow all safety precautions specified by the employer. There will be extended standing, repetitive trunk/arm/hand/neck movements with computer usage or assay/methodologies utilized. Work involves using high voltage electronic instrumentation, and high-pressure gas cylinders. Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.

**Supplemental Information**

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Agency Contact Information: Sheila Martinez, Human Resource (505) 383-9021 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position**

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Toxicology Drug Screening Section Forensic Scientist (DOH-SLD # 23802)

**Salary **

$44.98 - $71.96 Hourly

$93,552 - $149,683 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

**Posting Details **

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant list may be screened more than once. This position is in the Community and Health Systems Epidemiology Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Health's Center for Health Protection (CHP). The Community and Health Systems Epidemiology Bureau consist of the Health Systems Epidemiology program. the Community Health Assessment program, the Health Equity & Tribal Epidemiology section, and the Geographic Information System Epidemiology program.

**Why does the job exist? **

The position exists to ensure New Mexico can understand and evaluate how healthcare and public health systems contribute to community health, including access to care, service use, cost and spending patterns, workforce distribution, and overall system performance. The position exists to ensure New Mexico can understand and evaluate how healthcare and public health systems influence population health outcomes, including access to care, service use, public health trends, cost and spending patterns, workforce distribution, and overall healthcare system performance.

**How does it get done? **

The Health Systems Data and Analytics Supervisor lead the Health Systems Epidemiology Program and is responsible for managing and analyzing New Mexico's major health system datasets, including the All-Payer Claims Database (APCD), Hospital Inpatient Discharge Data (HIDD), and Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance (ESSENCE). Key responsibilities include overseeing statewide collection, quality assurance, linkage, and analysis of hospital inpatient, emergency department/syndromic surveillance, and APCD claims data. Directing analyses on healthcare utilization, access, spending patterns, preventable hospitalizations, disparities, cost trends, and system performance. Integrating health system datasets with BRFSS, PRAMS, vital records, registries, and communicable disease surveillance to support crosscutting public health and health system analytics. Supervision of two epidemiologists, two data scientists, and one project manager.

**Who are the customers? **

- NMDOH leadership, program managers, and epidemiology programs.

- Hospitals, clinics, and health system partners.

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

- Other state agencies such as (Office of Superintendent of Insurance, Healthcare Authority, Legislative Finance Committee and state policymakers.

- Community health organizations and local public health entities.

- Researchers, analysts, and stakeholder groups engaged in health system improvement.

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**Ideal Candidate **

The ideal candidate brings a combination of public health epidemiology experience and strong expertise in health economics and health services research. The candidate will have demonstrated ability to work with large administrative and public health datasets including claims data and traditional public health surveillance data sets. They should be skilled in cost and utilization analysis, forecasting, economic modeling, and policy analysis.

The ideal candidate understands both health economic methods and epidemiologic methods and data integration; excels at translating complex analytic findings into accessible policy and program relevant insights; and has experience supervising multidisciplinary teams. Strong writing, communication, grant and budget management, and interagency collaboration skills are essential. A master's degree or PhD in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Health Data Analytics, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience, is preferred.

**Minimum Qualification **

Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration and four (4) years of experience in database manipulation, statistical analysis, or spreadsheet and/or statistical software usage. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

**Employment Requirements **

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

**Working Conditions **

Office Setting:Travel time approximately 5-10%

Extended time using a personal computer and sitting or standing at desk.

**Supplemental Information **

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Agency Contact Information: Christopher Whiteside 505-795-3991

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position **

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Health System's and Data Analytics Supervisor

**Salary**

$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

$34,320 - $51,480 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C2

**Posting Details**

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

**Why does the job exist?**

To perform a variety of daily clerical functions for the General Services Division (GSD).

**How does it get done?**

Duties may includes, but not limited to maintaining KRONOS timekeeping system and performing clerical duties.

**Who are the customers?**

Patients/Clients/Residents/Employees

**Ideal Candidate**

Ideal candidate Will have:

Experience in a variety of clerical duties.

Experience in customer service.

**Minimum Qualification**

**No Prior Experience Or Training Required.**

**Employment Requirements**

Must possess a valid Drivers License

**Working Conditions**

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.

**Supplemental Information**

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Agency Contact Information:Arturo Padilla (505)454-2614 Email

Agency Contact Information:Kaylene Maldonado (505)454-2371 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

**Bargaining Unit Position**

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Office Support Clerk (DOH/NMBHI #12996)

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