What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Investigator (NMMB #4327+) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) is the state agency responsible for the regulation over 10,000 licensees including medical doctors (physicians), physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, genetic counselors, polysomnographic technologists, naturopaths and naprapaths.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Why does the job exist?
This position supports the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) in fulfilling its mandated responsibility to enforce the laws established under the Medical Practice Act. The role ensures the protection of the public in New Mexico by conducting complex, professional investigative work involving licensees and applicants who may have engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
How does it get done?
Investigators gather and document case facts, subpoena sensitive materials, conduct interviews with witnesses and victims, and review, analyze, and summarize records into comprehensive investigative reports. They research relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines, and collect evidence related to potential violations of the Governing Statutes and Board Regulations. The Board processes over 300 complaints annually.
Who are the customers?
The New Mexico Medical Board key stakeholders are applicants for licenses, current license holders, individuals requesting license reinstatement, patients, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, attorneys and other boards and agencies.
Ideal Candidate
The New Mexico Medical Board key stakeholders are applicants for licenses, current license holders, individuals requesting license reinstatement, patients, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, attorneys and other boards and agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Marcus Erickson (505) 476-7240 or marcus.erickson@nmmb.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) is the state agency responsible for the regulation over 10,000 licensees including medical doctors (physicians), physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, genetic counselors, polysomnographic technologists, naturopaths and naprapaths.
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.
Why does the job exist?
This position supports the New Mexico Medical Board (NMMB) in fulfilling its mandated responsibility to enforce the laws established under the Medical Practice Act. The role ensures the protection of the public in New Mexico by conducting complex, professional investigative work involving licensees and applicants who may have engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
How does it get done?
Investigators gather and document case facts, subpoena sensitive materials, conduct interviews with witnesses and victims, and review, analyze, and summarize records into comprehensive investigative reports. They research relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines, and collect evidence related to potential violations of the Governing Statutes and Board Regulations. The Board processes over 300 complaints annually.
Who are the customers?
The New Mexico Medical Board key stakeholders are applicants for licenses, current license holders, individuals requesting license reinstatement, patients, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, attorneys and other boards and agencies.
Ideal Candidate
The New Mexico Medical Board key stakeholders are applicants for licenses, current license holders, individuals requesting license reinstatement, patients, insurance companies, hospitals, clinics, attorneys and other boards and agencies.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or other related field, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, and investigation, or insurance adjusting and investigating or investigative report writing. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Marcus Erickson (505) 476-7240 or marcus.erickson@nmmb.nm.gov. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
