Office Specialist | Salem

Office Specialist 2 (Multiple positions)

Posting Date: 06/15/2026. Final date to receive applications: 06/23/2026. Agency:
Oregon Health Authority. Salary Range: $3,515.00-$4,738.00. Position Type:
Employee.

Location:

Salem.

This position serves in a support role for the unit's interdisciplinary team, as well as other operations, under the direction of the Unit Administrator. The role requires frequent contact with patients on the unit(s) and frequent movement across the hospital campus to meet patient and unit business needs. The OS2 maintains primary responsibility for acquisition and disbursement of patient funds, maintenance of unit manuals, records and files, and coordination of patient appointments in collaboration with departments such as legal affairs and medical clinic staff.

• Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents.
• An associate degree in any field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• Must be LEDS certified or able to obtain certification within 3 months of hire date.
• Experience prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlines.
• Experience communicating clearly with staff, providers, patients, and external partners.
• Experience ensuring documents, packets, records, and requests are completed correctly; handling patient property accurately; maintaining updated unit information.
• Experience working closely with interdisciplinary teams, assisting multiple roles, supporting other units when needed.
• Experience preparing documents, scheduling appointments, managing phones, mail, office equipment, forms, spreadsheets, and general office tasks.
• Experience identifying issues, submitting work orders, requisitioning supplies.
• Experience maintaining professionalism in handling sensitive information, legal documents, and patient-related materials.
• Flexibility to take on varied duties, learn specialized tasks, and assist with new or unexpected responsibilities.

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) / Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• This announcement is for multiple full‑time, permanent, SEIU‑represented Office Specialist 2 positions based in Salem, Oregon.
• This is an in‑office position.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying range; if the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I‑9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E‑Verify to verify work authorization.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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