Benefit Coordinator

  • Full-Time
  • Salem, OR
  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description

Initial Posting Date:

11/17/2021

Application Deadline:

12/01/2021

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,676 - $5,618

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Benefit Coordinator

Job Description:

Oregon State Hospital is seeking an individual with experience in financial and health Insurance matters which include Social Security issues, Disability Determination Services (ODDS) programs, Veteran Benefits, Medicare Modernization Act, Medicaid / OHP, and Coordinated Care Organizations. If you possess this experience, we want you to apply today!

Positions available at both our Salem, Oregon and Junction City, Oregon campuses.


What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans . If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

This is a full-time, permanent, Program Analyst 1 position, represented by SEIU.


OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required Attributes:

  • Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports benefit coordination and program analysis such as an Associatiate's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related degree and two years experience.

Requested Attributes:

  • Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
  • Become a Notary through the State of Oregon.
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business or coursework is preferred.
  • Work experience with and the ability to understand financial and health Insurance matters which include Social Security issues, Disability Determination Services (ODDS) programs.
  • Veteran Benefits, Medicare Modernization Act, Medicaid / OHP and Coordinated Care Organizations.Skills and abilities to relate with a wide variety of individuals and represent Oregon State Hospital to the public.
  • Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record is a requirement.
  • Assure compliance with OSH mandatory training, including Pro-ACT Training and Education Day.

How to apply:
  • Complete the online application
  • Attach a Cover Letter explaining both why you believe you would be a right fit for this position and why you desire to serve our patients in this position.
  • Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please call Stephanie Mitchell.

Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711)

Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@state.or.us

Additional Information

  • The State of Oregon is requiring all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series by October 18, 2021 unless the employee receives a medical or religious exception. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception by October 18, 2021. For more information, visit our policy listed here .
  • Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
  • If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
  • We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
  • If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
  • Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
  • Applicant Help and Support webpage

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.

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