Medical Secretary Job at State of New Mexico in Albuquerque

$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?

This position exists to provide administrative assistance to nursing and medical staff. Duties include ensuring all residents are scheduled for/and assisting in transporting residents to/from appointments as ordered and continual maintenance of the facility's medical records by auditing, filing, sorting and ordering proper forms.

How does it get done?

Crisis Prevention Intervention and Trauma Informed Care are the cornerstone of treatment at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center. De-Escalation techniques and coping mechanism are offered to residents and life skills are taught to assist with success upon discharge. The incumbent will observe professional ethics and boundaries in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, and medical information of the residents.

Who are the customers?

SATC is an Adolescent Treatment Center serving the needs of male adolescents, ages 13-17 with a history of violence and/or aggression who have been diagnosed with a mental disability.

Ideal Candidate

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently are necessary. Prior experience providing administrative support in a healthcare. Candidate should have experience working with insurance rules, medical billing and record medical data. Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently, with a positive, team-oriented, and supportive attitude.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months of experience providing administrative support in a healthcare setting to include experience in CPT coding and/or medical billing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to nationwide background search pursuant to NM Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC.). Post offer Pre-employment Tuberculosis Test (TB) is required.

NM Driver's License, Defensive Driving Certificate (within 30 days of employment), and additional certifications, ie, CPI, CPR, First Aid, HIPAA are required within 30 days of effective date of hire and maintained throughout employment with SATC.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adolescent treatment center, with exposure to mentally and/or behaviorally challenged residents, who may exhibit unpredictable behaviors. This position may work in an office setting using related office equipment, with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Ability to push and/or pull, lift and/or carry fifty (50) pounds +/- with assistance may be required.

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Agency Contact Information:Yvette Fournier, (505) 222-0303, Email

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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.