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Finance Clerk (DOH/PHD/CDB #11708)

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.

The Communicable Disease Bureau (CDB) within the Center for Healthy and Safe Communities (CHSC) oversees programs to respond to common infectious diseases including HIV, STD, hepatitis and TB, while also providing services for child and adult immunization/vaccination and refugee health. A number of programs are partially funded with grants from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) including HIV prevention, STD, hepatitis, TB and immunization. The bureau sets policies and clinical protocols and manages contracts to reduce the spread of communicable disease across New Mexico.

Why does the job exist?

 
The purpose of this position is to assist the program with revenue collections that are under the Vaccine Purchase Act (VPA) fund which ranges from $18-$20 million annually. Duties consist of mailing and e-mailing invoices to insurers for collection of funds. Payment reminders by phone and e-mail are performed for 100% of collections for the billing quarters. This position also enters consent forms into the outreach billing platform for revenue collection of administration fees for vaccine outreach efforts. This outreach fund source collects from $200K-$400K annually in other revenue funds to procure adult vaccines.

How does it get done?

 
Provide clerical support to ensure timely filing of billing claims are submitted for reimbursement and payments to the Vaccine Purchase Act are collected quarterly, maintain office files, supplies, forms, and performs other assigned clerical tasks to ensure smooth and efficient clerical operations to the Immunization Program.

Who are the customers?

 
Public Health Staff, Health Insurers and Providers

Ideal Candidate

 
Experience in the following:

- Microsoft Programs
- Composing correspondence
- Customer Service
- Experience working with insurances and insurance coverage;
- Office Supply Inventory

Minimum Qualification

 
No prior experience or training required.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

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

Working Conditions

 
Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.  Must have valid NM driver's license and certification of Defensive Driving training after hire.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Andrea Romero (505) 827-2465 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.

Date Posted
06/30/2026
Job Reference
164923
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Category
Finance & Accounting
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