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Director of Health Information Management (DOH/NMBHI #13072)

Salary

 

$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly

$54,760 - $87,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

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 manage the Health Information Management Department for NMBHI.
To manage all patient records for over 300 inpatient beds and 1,200 outpatient clients.
To ensure that all licensing and regulatory requirements are met, inlcuding Joint Commission Accreditation.
To ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability Protection Act
To provide direct supervision to a team of approximately 24 employees in the department.

How does it get done?

 
Direct and supervises the functions in the medical record systems.
Ensures that health information is complete and available to all staff.
Analyzes data and statistical reports to make recommendations.
Ensures compliance with patient privacy.
Oversees health information improvement projects and initiatives.
Serves as the point person for questions and possible improvements from clinical users of the medical record.

Who are the customers?

 
This position supports the patients, residents, and clients of NMBHI.
This position supports all staff at NMBHI.

Ideal Candidate

 
Bachelor's degree in business administration, records management or administration.
Certification as RHIA or RHIT.
One-year supervisory experience in medal records in either a medical or behavioral health setting.

Minimum Qualification

 
A Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional level experience operating within limited parameters and guidelines directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment.  Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.  A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience.  Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

 

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

 Education Experience
1High School Diploma or EquivalentAND8 years of experience
2Associate's degreeAND6 years of experience
3Bachelor's degree AND4 years of experience
4Master's degreeAND2 years of experience
5PhD degree AND0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Working Conditions

 
Primarily an office job with some requirements to walk across campus to provide support in patient and resident care areas. Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Pablo Garcia (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 not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
07/07/2025
Job Reference
155916
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Executive
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