Unit Support Specialist

Work Location: Salem/Marion; hybrid position. What you will do. The Unit Support Specialist provides Staff and clerical support to the Provider Clinical Support Unit and Manager. This position supports a fast-paced work environment and frequently produces a large volume of work under time and staffing constraints. The person in this role will also help to coordinate team and interdisciplinary communications and meetings to meet agency goals. OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030. The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHAs work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone. 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: 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. 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. Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes. Experience factoring in the perspectives of diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized. Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet. Experience developing and providing planning tools, documents, data, and meeting coordination to facilitate collaboration and decision-making. Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations. Past experience in a clinical or hospital setting administrative/office role is beneficial, but not required. Demonstrates skills in the following areas: o Constructive and Collaborative Working Relationships o Critical Decision-making and Problem-solving o Customer Service and Person-centered Engagement o Experience developing, building and maintaining rapport with groups and individuals with competing agendas. How to apply: Complete the online application at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-150158 Deadline: 03/10/2024