Overview
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) Section is recruiting for a Newborn Screening Follow-up Office Specialist to provide support for the newborn screening program, whose mission is to identify congenital disorders in children, prior to the onset of symptoms. In this position you will perform the daily operations of report processing, data entry, and data verification. Your role will be crucial to the fulfillment of our goal to provide accurate and timely testing for all newborns. If you have a passion for promoting healthy newborns in Oregon, we want you to apply today!
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.
What you will do!
· You will use various software programs to access, enter, and organize information, including Natus/Neometrics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and MediaLab.
· You will perform various data entry functions and records processing.
· You will provide information and assistance to co-workers and customers.
· You will generate letters, edit and update standard operating procedures and protocols.
· You will perform administrative duties, such as: maintain records, schedule meetings, record and distribute meeting agendas/notes, and answer phones.
What’s in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
· We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
· Paid Leave Days:
o 11 paid holidays each year
o 3 additional paid “Personal Business Days” each year
o 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
o Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
· Pension and retirement programs
· Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
· Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Salary Range: $3,218 – $4,338 Monthly
The work hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 8am until 4:30pm. This position works in an office setting within a fast-paced laboratory in Hillsboro, Oregon. There are frequent demands for information that require the ability to shift priorities and be responsive on a very short timeline. Occasionally, work on weekends may be required. Potential, but low likelihood of exposure to chemical and infectious agents found in a clinical laboratory.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents; OR
An associate degree in any field; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Attributes
· Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
· Thorough knowledge of the newborn screening program.
· Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
· Experience researching and locating the needed information from a variety of sources.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Experience in computers, office software, printers, faxes, and telephones.
Close Date: 10/31/2024
