Administrative Specialist - Staffing Office Salem

Administrative Specialist 1
- Central Staffing Office Salem

10/12/2026

10/18/2026

Oregon Health Authority

3,798 - 5,193

Employee

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.

The Administrative Specialist 1 (AS1) position provides administrative support to the Centralized Staffing Office. This position will maintain and coordinate schedules for the hospital's direct care staff. This position communicates directly with units to schedule staff and answer questions. This position provides support and assistance to the Program Nurse Managers, Nurse Managers, and Director of Nursing for each program.

Salem Campus – Centralized Staffing Office

4:00am-2:30pm

Tue/Wed/Thu

This position is 100% in person.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
• An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Staffing experience in a medical or similar facility
• Experience using computers, entering and retrieving information to include electronic mail and spreadsheets.
• Experience performing a variety of clerical functions at a technical or administrative support level requiring decision-making within established laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Experience applying laws, rules, policies, procedures, and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of agency records.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Experience using a multi-Line phone system – dealing with large amounts of inbound and outbound calls

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

• 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/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 will be used to fill full-time positions located in Salem, OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is 100% in person... “Review Section 4:
  Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal 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%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your…