Liens Specialist; Administrative Specialist

Position: Liens Specialist (Administrative Specialist 1)
## Liens Specialist (Administrative Specialist
1)
Apply locations:
Salem | DHS | Tandem Avenue 1430time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-203421
** Initial Posting Date:
** 07/13/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 07/27/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Human Services
** Salary Range:**$3,798 - $5,193
** Position Type:
** Employee
*
* Position Title:

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

**** The*
* ** Oregon Department of Human Services*
* ** is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
** We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
** You must be a current employee with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
** to be considered for this position. This includes regular status, trial service, temporary and limited duration employees.
* ODHS volunteer and contract employees are not included.
*** Opportunity awaits!
** Are you interested in an opportunity to actualize a vision for transformation through creativity and innovation? Are you committed to building collaborative relationships that support ODHS’ vision of becoming an antiracist organization? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
** Summary of Duties
** As a Liens Specialist, you will:
** The Office of Payment Accuracy and Recovery (OPAR)
** plays a key role in program integrity efforts at the department and oversees identification, investigation, and recovery of payments for DHS programs, including Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and others.  OPAR is responsible for administering the following statewide programs:  Client Overpayment;
Client Recovery;
Investigations;
Estates Recovery;
Personal Injury Liens and Third Party Recovery (Medicaid).
* Process and review incoming injury claims, forms, and correspondence to determine lien eligibility, ensuring accuracy and timely entry, maintenance, and updates within department case management and database systems.
* Prepare, process, and maintain personal injury lien documents, certified copies, legal correspondence, lien releases, and related records in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies.
* Maintain and organize electronic and paper filing systems, case records, and documentation to support accurate recordkeeping, legal compliance, and efficient retrieval of information.
* Monitor, reconcile, and report lien recoveries, payments, and other financial activity by maintaining databases, balancing records, and producing monthly performance and reconciliation reports.
* Provide administrative and customer support by responding to inquiries from clients, attorneys, providers, county offices, and staff; explaining program processes; and directing requests to the appropriate resources.
* Support data management and case administration by creating new cases, imaging and indexing documents, processing medical refund information, and maintaining accurate case tracking within multiple information systems.
* Collaborate across the unit by cross-training in program functions, assisting with special projects, supporting assault restitution and class action processes as needed, and contributing to departmental operations and continuous service delivery.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** 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.
** Essential Attributes
** We are looking for candidates with:
* Experience researching and reviewing legal documents and records.
* Experience with administrative duties/tasks with a strong skillset in attention to detail.
* Experience communicating effectively with the public and coworkers over the telephone and in writing.
* Experience organizing and prioritizing work, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapting effectively to changing priorities and interruptions.
* Experience establishing clear priorities, work toward defined goals, and consistently produce accurate, thorough, and high-quality work while meeting established timelines.
** Attention all candidates!*
* ** A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED.
*** Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your cover letter. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
* Please upload a resume or complete the work history profile.

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