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Health Information Management Technician-Operational (DOH/NMBHI #13028)
Posting Details
This position is assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) ii is comprised of various inpatient services including psychiatric services, treatment services for adolescents, long term care services. and forensic treatment services, as well as a comprehensive outpatient services program. Several services are provided within the HIMD to include Assembly and Analysis, Coding, Release of Information, Geographical Census, Unit Clerks. as well as Health Record Storage Retrieval and Retention. Additionally, the Department Is responsible for several services associated with financial mgmt. Including coding of procedures/treatments for billing purposes and various auditing procedures associated with the verification of record requirements for billing and compliance with other applicable standards. rules, and regulations. Responsible for the department's compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA regulations.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) within The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for printing,
editing. logging, and dissemination of transcribed health record documents. Maintain compliance with standard rules, regulations, and requirements of the Joint Commission Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, National Committee for Quality Assurance and the New Mexico Administrative Code and procuring storeroom requisitions for Office supplies and form acquisition.
How does it get done?
Individual occupying this position is responsible for preserving the established system in which active health records are maintained. They must maintain an efficient process for the logging and filing of health record documents and maintain consistency by retrieving documents in the filing bins on their assigned units on a daily basis. Receipt of health record documents must be acknowledged by signing the appropriate transcription log. Health record documents must be filed according to most current active heath record chart order in the active health record the same day they are received. Health records must be audited for missing documents, signatures, dates and times. Records must be purged according to the most current purge schedule. This Individual will retrieve discharged health records from the units on a daily basis. Perform other related duties as assigned, cross train, backup other department functions as assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.
Who are the customers?
Clients/Patients/Residents
Ideal Candidate
Clients/Patients/Residents
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.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Francisco Padilla (505)454-2163 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.
This position is assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) of the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) ii is comprised of various inpatient services including psychiatric services, treatment services for adolescents, long term care services. and forensic treatment services, as well as a comprehensive outpatient services program. Several services are provided within the HIMD to include Assembly and Analysis, Coding, Release of Information, Geographical Census, Unit Clerks. as well as Health Record Storage Retrieval and Retention. Additionally, the Department Is responsible for several services associated with financial mgmt. Including coding of procedures/treatments for billing purposes and various auditing procedures associated with the verification of record requirements for billing and compliance with other applicable standards. rules, and regulations. Responsible for the department's compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA regulations.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
Incumbent will be assigned to the Health Information Management Division (HIMD) within The New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute at Las Vegas. The incumbent will be responsible for printing,
editing. logging, and dissemination of transcribed health record documents. Maintain compliance with standard rules, regulations, and requirements of the Joint Commission Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Services, National Committee for Quality Assurance and the New Mexico Administrative Code and procuring storeroom requisitions for Office supplies and form acquisition.
How does it get done?
Individual occupying this position is responsible for preserving the established system in which active health records are maintained. They must maintain an efficient process for the logging and filing of health record documents and maintain consistency by retrieving documents in the filing bins on their assigned units on a daily basis. Receipt of health record documents must be acknowledged by signing the appropriate transcription log. Health record documents must be filed according to most current active heath record chart order in the active health record the same day they are received. Health records must be audited for missing documents, signatures, dates and times. Records must be purged according to the most current purge schedule. This Individual will retrieve discharged health records from the units on a daily basis. Perform other related duties as assigned, cross train, backup other department functions as assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.
Who are the customers?
Clients/Patients/Residents
Ideal Candidate
Clients/Patients/Residents
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.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Francisco Padilla (505)454-2163 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.
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