Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.
Our Vision
Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.
Our Mission
We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.
Our Goals
Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.
Why does the job exist?
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Administrative Assistant will:
Provide administrative and operational support to the New Mexico Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Management Office (PMO);
Support implementation of the RHT governance structure by assisting with scheduling, meeting coordination, document management, communications, operational tracking, and administrative activities associated with implementation of the State¿s five RHT initiatives (1. Healthy Horizons 2. Rooted in New Mexico 3. Rural Health Innovation Fund 4. Bridge to Resilience and 5. Rural Health Data Hub);
Help support efficient day-to-day PMO operations and coordination across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, contractors, providers, and state agencies.
How does it get done?
The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Administrative Assistant is responsible for:
Providing administrative and operational support for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Management Office (PMO);
Coordinating calendars, meetings, travel, logistics, meeting materials, agendas, and operational documentation for RHT implementation activities;
Supporting document management, communications tracking, scheduling, stakeholder correspondence, meeting notes, and implementation activities across multiple initiatives and workstreams;
Assisting with preparation and organization of reports, presentations, operational materials, stakeholder communications, and tracking tools;
Coordinating with PMO leadership, contractors, providers, state agencies, and external stakeholders to support day-to-day program operations and implementation coordination;
Supporting organization of files, records, tracking systems, and administrative processes across the RHT Program portfolio.
Who are the customers?
Work is performed for the Health Care Authority (HCA), the RHT Program Management Office, contractors, providers, state agencies, CMS, and program stakeholders to support day-to-day administrative and operational coordination activities associated with the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Ideal Candidate
Work is performed for the Health Care Authority (HCA), the RHT Program Management Office, contractors, providers, state agencies, CMS, and program stakeholders to support day-to-day administrative and operational coordination activities associated with the Rural Health Transformation Program.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and one (1) year of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with extensive use of a computer, phone, virtual meeting platforms, and Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) equipment. Position may require prolonged sitting, coordination of virtual and in-person meetings, organization of files and operational materials, and occasional in-state travel for meetings, trainings, or implementation support activities. Work is primarily performed in an office setting with extensive use of a computer, phone, virtual meeting platforms, and Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) equipment. Position may require prolonged sitting, coordination of virtual and in-person meetings, organization of files and operational materials, and occasional in-state travel for meetings, trainings, or implementation support activities.
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Lucero, (505) 487-3642. 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.
