Amendments Specialist; Administrative Specialist

Amendments Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1)# Oregon Job Opportunities## Amendments Specialist (Administrative Specialist
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Portland | OHA | Oregon Street:
Full time:
Posted Today:
REQ-208871
** Initial Posting Date:
** 11/04/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 11/11/2026
** Agency:
** Oregon Health Authority
** Salary Range:**$3,798 - $5,193
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Amendments Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1)
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* Job Description:

***** If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
***** Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!** –
** Amendments Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1)
** The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Health Statistics is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused professional to join our team as an Amendments Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1). In this important role, you will support Oregon's vital records and statistics system by coordinating and processing amendments to vital records while providing exceptional customer service to individuals, families, legal representatives, and community partners.

As the Amendments Specialist, you will serve as a key resource for explaining laws, rules, and procedures related to vital records amendments through phone, email, and written correspondence. You will assist customers with a wide variety of amendment services, including adoptions, voluntary acknowledgments of paternity, court-ordered paternity establishment, name and sex changes, birth record corrections, death, marriage, and divorce record corrections, gender marker amendments, unattended home birth registrations, and delayed registrations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the accuracy and integrity of Oregon's official records while providing compassionate, knowledgeable, and responsive support to the public and our partners.
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**** What We Are Looking For
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
** OR
* * An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
** OR
* * An equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Desired Attributes:
** The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role se are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these attributes, please highlight them in your application and resume.
* Demonstrated analytical and document review skills, with the ability to evaluate information, identify discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in records processing.
* Strong customer service skills and the ability to navigate difficult, sensitive, or emotionally charged interactions with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
* Ability to quickly learn, retain, interpret, and apply complex laws, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
* Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and the ability and willingness to…