Office Specialist 2 - Bilingual Spanish (Health Centers Behavioral Health Clinic)
Job ID: 107855
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $50,222.70 - $63,454.30
Hourly Pay Range: $24.145530 - $30.506877
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County's Health Centers Division is seeking an Office Specialist 2 (Bilingual Spanish) to join our team at the Lake Road Health Centers Clinic located in the Milwaukie area. The Office Specialist plays a key role year-round, supporting clinical operations in a complex clerical capacity. Responsibilities include registering new clients, verifying insurance benefits, answering and directing phone calls, scheduling appointments, processing data requests from clinicians, and performing other office-related tasks as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and customer service-driven. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills when interacting with both staff and clients, whether over the phone or in person.
We are a highly engaged and collaborative team passionate about the diverse patients we serve, aligned with the County's mission. Our clinics are fast-paced, and we take pride in fostering a positive work culture. At Clackamas County Health Centers, we strive to help individuals achieve their optimal health. We believe that engagement and participation in mental health treatment leads to positive outcomes for each person, their chosen families, and the communities they belong to.
Candidates with a strong commitment to providing equitable services to the community and supporting Clackamas County's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity are encouraged to apply.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in office support or similar role that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the job
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
• Experience in positions providing exceptional customer service
• Experience in positions providing accurate data entry
• Experience in positions handling a high volume of calls and greeting walk-in visitors
• Experience in positions using standard office equipment (telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, etc.)
• Experience working in a front desk or receptionist capacity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate well with members of diverse populations
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations when dealing with a variety of people
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Experience working in an environment with the focus of supporting mentally ill individuals or those who experience substance use disorders
• Experience working within a primary care and/or behavioral health setting
• Two (2) or more years experience providing customer service
• Two (2) or more years in data entry experience
• Two (2) or more years experience in a front desk or receptionist capacity
• Experience providing support with client intake and registration processes including verification of insurance benefits
• Experience working in EPIC or similar health record software programs
• Experience working in the OpenFit database program
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Client Registration & Intake
• Register new clients for behavioral health services, including verifying insurance benefits and entering demographic, financial, and insurance information.
• Explain the intake process, financial sliding fee scale, and patient responsibility for fees.
• Schedule clients in the EMR system.
• Assemble intake packets, ensuring all required documents, resource cards, and information are included based on age group and language needs.
Client Check-In & Front Desk Duties
• Check in clients and verify demographic information, primary care provider (PCP), emergency contact, and health insurance details.
• Collect fees, issue receipts, and notify mental health providers of client arrivals.
• Register clients in the OpenFit database.
Telephone & Communication Management
• Answer and direct phone calls, screen requests, and schedule or cancel appointments in the EMR system.
• Notify the provider and supervisor group of appointment cancellations for clients on a suicide prevention pathway.
• Relay client messages via email when they are unable to leave voicemails.
• Provide referrals to other agencies and community resources, such as Social Services and Public Health.
Administrative Support
• Send and manage faxes for remote staff; sort and distribute incoming faxes using RightFax.
• Photocopy materials for intake packets and staff requests, including troubleshooting copier issues.
• Print and mail client correspondence on behalf of staff, including workbooks for group clients.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.
We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.
Health Centers is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/
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Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
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VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Jenn Johnson, Recruiter
mailto:JJohnson2@clackamas.us
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6069238
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