Health Office Specialist - Washington Street

Linn County Department of Health Services • Albany, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Services Office Specialist position is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) role within the Mental Health Program at the Washington Street Office. This SEIU represented position requires on-site work and does not offer remote work options. The role involves performing administrative tasks such as recording, tracking, filing, copying, mailing, and requesting documents from the public. The specialist will be knowledgeable about rules and regulations concerning protected health information. Public contact duties may include scheduling appointments, computer data entry and retrieval, and customer service. The position requires the ability to use collaborative problem-solving and communication skills in a team setting and proficiency with Microsoft Applications. The role is primarily based at the Washington Street office but may involve working in multiple locations across Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, and the new Crisis Center. This is a non-supervisory position, though incumbents may provide training and orientation to new personnel.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate.
• Typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain effective work habits.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable work attendance.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets the county's requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States (verified via I-9 form within three days of hire).

Nice To Haves

• Two years of medical office experience.
• Experience working with an Electronic Health Records system.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks including recording, tracking, filing, copying, mailing, and requesting documents from the public.
• Handle public contact duties such as scheduling appointments, computer data entry and retrieval, and customer service.
• Utilize collaborative problem-solving and communication skills in a team setting.
• Provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED