What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Office Specialist - Alcohol & Drug position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Health Services Office Specialist - Alcohol & Drug
Alcohol and Drug Department (Classification 008)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
• Perform administrative tasks that include recording, tracking, filing, copying, mailing, and requesting documents from the public.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations around protected health information and 42 CFR.
• Public contact duties may include scheduling appointments, computer data entry and retrieval, and customer service.
• Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting
• Experience with Microsoft Applications
• Create and maintain reports
• Set and collect fees, verify insurance information
• Monitor same sex urinalysis
Graduation from high school or equivalent GED certificate. Two years of medical office experience preferred. Typing speed of 60 wpm, excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience working with an Electronic Health Records system preferred. Ability to maintain effective work habits, a calm demeanor in stressful situations, and regular and predictable work attendance. Ability to pass a criminal history check.
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Alcohol and Drug Department (Classification 008)
SEIU Represented Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position
This position is open until filled.
First review of applications will be on February 10, 2026. Any applications received after February 10 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.
Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available
• Knowledge of rules and regulations around protected health information and 42 CFR.
• Public contact duties may include scheduling appointments, computer data entry and retrieval, and customer service.
• Able to use collaborative problem solving and communication skills in a team setting
• Experience with Microsoft Applications
• Create and maintain reports
• Set and collect fees, verify insurance information
• Monitor same sex urinalysis
Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.
This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.
Salary : $3,441 - $4,389