HERC Program & Outreach Coordinator

Application Deadline: 08/14/2023

Salary Range: $3,885 - $5,936

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Program and Outreach Coordinator to join an excellent team. This is a full-time, permanent, represented position with Health Policy and Analytics.

What you will do!

As a Program and Outreach Coordinator, you will implement, develop, and improve processes related to communications and public engagement for the Health Evidence Review Commission. Processes which include public outreach, communications, and community engagement along with program operations including ensuring successful public meetings. Also, the Program and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for researching and implementing best practices for community engagement by gathering and synthesizing data and compiling information into reports to inform team decisions related to community engagement. In addition, in this position you will recommend policy or program service changes based on results of research and recommend system changes and enhancements to maximize program performance.

Work Location: The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology.

Please click the link below to view the position description

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/Jobs/PostionDescriptions/HPA-%20DS-PA1%207.14.23.pdf

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 and/or work remotely with a team a team of bright individuals who work in remote locations. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven 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.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business in the related field Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in health policy, technical communications, public policy, or 5 years’ experience working for a public decision-making body in a health care field
• Ability to write clearly, effectively, and proficiently using plain language concepts, including writing in plain language about medical services
• Experience with community engagement, including active listening to concerns and eliciting sufficient information to address those concerns and communicate them to other team members and managers
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services such as customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and the evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Experience building trust and relationships with people from different backgrounds while working on challenging issues
• Medical terminology knowledge and experience
• Ability to understand and interpret federal and state health policy rules, regulations and guidelines and legislation. Must be able to quickly familiarize themselves with the Commission's Prioritized List of Health Services
• Experience using ICD-10/CM and CPT/HCPCS codes
• Experience interacting with and providing feedback to all levels of management
• Ability to develop various documents including procedures, formal letters, emails, presentations, and reports
• Skill in developing surveys and maintaining websites
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Proficiency in MS Office-especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using teleconference, webinar and other communication software or technology. Ability to learn new software and technology quickly.
• Experience with human behavior and performance; including individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Prioritized List of Health Services and be able to identify the ICD-10/CM and CPT/HCPCS codes that it references.

How to Apply

Please apply via Workday at the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oak-Street/HERC-Program---Outreach-Coordinator_REQ-133026

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

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oak-Street/HERC-Program---Outreach-Coordinator_REQ-133026