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The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the , has 6 fantastic opportunities for Office Specialist’s to join an excellent team. We are looking for a passionate individual who supports Oregon State Hospital's mission, which includes supporting one's recovery and community reintegration, all in a safe environment. As, we are looking for Office Specialist who would provide clerical support, medical record keeping, and provide support to the Unit’s Interdisciplinary Team. Also, this opportunity will be great for an individual who wants excellent career growth opportunities.

The Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a psychiatric hospital under the direction of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) that inspires hope, promotes safety, and supports recovery. OSH employs over 2,000 FTE and serves over 600 patients each day on two campuses. OSH provides therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered treatment focusing on patient recovery and community reintegration.

Work Location: Oregon State Hospital, Salem OR. On-site.

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What Will You Do?

This position serves in a support role for the unit's interdisciplinary team as well as the operations under the direction of the Unit Administrator or designee. In addition to the provision of daily general clerical support and duties listed below, the OS2 maintains primary responsibility for acquisition and disbursement of patient funds, maintenance of unit manuals/records/files and working with legal affairs and medical clinic staff to coordinate and facilitate patient hearings and appointments.

This posting will fill (two) Office Specialist positions at the Salem Campus of the Oregon State Hospital that are permanent and are full-time. This position is classified as represented by a union, SEIU.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click , to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents.

OR an associate degree in any field.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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You will be disqualified if you do not complete the online application, which will include your work history, and if you don't attach a cover letter.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact Frances Rausch, 503-507-2198, or

Additional Information

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism