Office Specialist 2, Out of Facility Medical Scheduler (Ontario)

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Office Specialist 2, Out of Facility Medical Scheduler (Ontario)

Snake River Correctional Institution – Ontario, Oregon

About the Job – Your Role

In this role, you will provide clerical support for the operation of the Medical Services Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate maintenance and filing (paper and electronic) medical and dental records, facilitating timely written and verbal communication, compiling statistics and routine reports, and scheduling healthcare appointments.

This position ensures adults in custody (AICs) receive the necessary healthcare services outside of the correctional facility, such as specialized medical treatments, consultation, or diagnostic tests that cannot be provided within the facility. Coordinating the scheduling of the appointments and transportation to and from the institution and medical appointments. Responsible for interpreting and applying rules, statues, procedures, guidelines, and polices. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks and problem solve as things occur.

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The person in this position may work within a prison setting and is responsible for maintaining security and supervision of adults in custody (AICs). The demands of the work environment are chaotic. Clerical staff are responsible for maintaining accurate AIC tracking systems for populations ranging from 100 to 3000, with large volumes of AIC movement in and out of the institution on a daily basis.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents.

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An associate degree in any field.

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An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Working Conditions

Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department; requires being a role model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others; must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change; requires contact with AICs who may become violent; requires walking or standing for long periods, requires climbing and descending stairs; exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting. Supervision and control of AICs is an inherent responsibility. May be required to assist with the inventory and accountability of controlled items including sharps, tools, and other items that cause a potential security concern. May also be required to perform other tasks that assist with the safety and security of the institution including, but not limited to, performing area searches, supervision of AIC orderlies, and performing AIC counts.

You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

About the Process – What to Expect

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from .

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-176951