Position Descriptions
President-Elect
1 Year as President-elect. The full term is 3 Years (First year serving as President-Elect, second year serving as President, and third-year serving as Past President). Estimate of 3-5 hours per week. This individual serves as a voting member and 2nd Delegate to NMHIMA and performs the duties of the President in the event of absence or incapacity of the President to serve.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Has had previous board/chair or committee experience
- Shows strength under pressure
- Has a professional image
- Exhibits high-interest level in the state and national associations
- Demonstrates willingness to speak out on issues, supports President
- Member of AHIMA and NMHIMA; Must have or acquire AHIMA credential six months into the position
- Open-minded, able to implement new ideas; good listener
- Has high ethical standards
Secretary
Two-year term. Estimate of 6-8 hours per month. This individual is responsible for distributing and maintaining accurate records of NMHIMA.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Excellent writing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel
- Experience in taking minutes
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce minutes on a timely basis
- Ability to make and take criticisms and suggestions
- Open-minded and able to discuss matters relevant to AHIMA/NMHIMA
- Presents a professional image of NMHIMA and has high ethical standards
Treasurer
Two-year term. Estimate of 6-10 hours per month. This individual is a voting member of NMHIMA and is responsible for maintaining the expenses and funds of NMHIMA.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel
- Basic knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and banking
- Detail-oriented & computer literate
- Good communicator
- Efficient, goal-oriented mindset
- Ability to make and take criticisms and suggestions
- Devotes time to dedicate to NMHIMA
- Presents a professional image of NMHIMA and has high ethical standards
Member-at-Large
Three-year term. Estimate of 5 hours per month. This individual serves as a voting member of NMHIMA and provides leadership to NMHIMA by providing insight and gained knowledge from shared experiences.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Leadership role in the field of work
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Takes the initiative and is responsible
- Shows interest in advocacy in AHIMA and NMHIMA
- Ability to make and take criticisms and suggestions
- Dedicates time to devote to NMHIMA
- Open-minded and able to discuss matters relevant to AHIMA/NMHIMA
- Presents a professional image of NMHIMA and has high ethical standards
Nominating Committee (2 positions)
One-year term. Estimate of 5 hours per month; may increase during election timeframe. Seek and recruit individuals for the annual ballot for the available board positions and create the electronic ballot in the month of May.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Motivated with ability to network and recruit people to join the Board
- Responsible and demonstrates success in recruitment strategies
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Takes the initiative and is responsible
- Understands the NMHIMA Bylaws & Policy & Procedures
- Devotes time to dedicate to NMHIMA
- Presents a professional image of NMHIMA and has high ethical standards
- Represents NMHIMA and promotes the Board
Student Member
One-year term. Estimate 5 hours per month. Represents the voice of students on the NMHIMA board and promotes student engagement with NMHIMA and AHIMA.
Qualifications/Desired Attributes:
- Eager to serve and positive attitude
- Must be a current student or current graduate of an accredited AHIMA program with any focus related to health information
- Must be an AHIMA Student or New Graduate Member only
- Takes the initiative and suggests new ideas to engage students
- Dedicates time to devote to NMHIMA
- Presents a professional image of NMHIMA and has high ethical standards