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Long Term Care Office Support Clerk (DOH/NMBHI #13644)

Salary

 

$16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

$34,320 - $51,480 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C2

Posting Details

 
The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute provides care to New Mexicans across six different divisions including hospital level inpatient psychiatric care for both civil and forensic commitments, residential treatment for adolescents, outpatient care for people with behavioral health disorders, detox and residential substance use treatment, and skilled/long-term care. As the largest behavioral health complex in the state, inpatient/residential care is provided to over 250 New Mexicans every day, along with 400 outpatient clients a month. There are over 600 employees across all the divisions of NMBHI to ensure high-quality treatment and care is delivered.

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?

 
The position exists to provide front line administrative and customer service support within the admission and office operations. This role is essential for managing incoming phone calls, assistant the public, and ensuring a welcoming and professional environment

How does it get done?

 
The position requires strong organizational and data entry skills to maintain accurate records and support daily operations. The position plays a key role in public relations by coordinating tours, engaging with community members and collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective communication

Who are the customers?

 
Meadows staff and residents

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate is friendly, professional and organized individual who would enjoy a front face role. Must possess communication skills and comfortable managing high volumes of phone calls while also providing excellent customer service to patients, visitor, and community members.

Minimum Qualification

 
High School diploma or equivalent and three (3) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling three (3) months may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess a valid Driver's License

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate

1.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position ls designated as safely 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. Employment ls subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
2.CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK-Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Working Conditions

 
This position will work in an office setting, computer and phone usage. The work is performed in a long-term care facility.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Derek Wheeler(505)670-3204 or 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.

Date Posted
05/01/2026
Job Reference
162677
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Category
Administrative
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