Administrative Specialist 1 (Dieticians)

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 41,347 - 60,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits

11 paid holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

A government health agency in Salem is seeking an Administrative Specialist 1 for Clinical Nutrition Services. This full-time position offers the chance to support nutrition operations, ensuring patients receive accurate meal service. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills and a customer service mindset, with experience in administrative support. The role requires confidentiality and a collaborative approach within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience.
• Experience with records processing and data sorting.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Clinical Dietitian.
• Maintain and organize data in food service software.
• Optimize operational efficiency and enhance data accuracy.

Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Customer Service Mindset

Confidentiality and Compliance Awareness

Team-Oriented and Collaborative

Education

Associate degree in general office occupations

Tools

Computrition

Job description

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Oregon Health Authority provided pay range

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Base pay range

Initial Posting Date
10/29/2025
Application Deadline
11/30/2025
Agency
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range
3,705.00-5,419.00
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Administrative Specialist 1 (Dieticians)
Job Description
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Administrative Specialist 1 (6-Month Limited Duration – Clinical Nutrition Services)

Oregon State Hospital is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Specialist 1 to join our Clinical Nutrition Services team in Salem, Oregon. This limited-duration, six-month opportunity offers the chance to support the essential work of our food and nutrition operations — ensuring that patients receive the best possible care through safe, accurate, and efficient meal service.

As an Administrative Specialist 1, you will provide administrative support under the guidance of the Chief Clinical Dietitian, with a focus on maintaining and organizing data within our food service software, Computrition. Your efforts will help optimize system functionality, improve operational efficiency, and enhance data accuracy within a critical area of hospital services.

If you are someone who values precision, process improvement, and teamwork — and enjoys contributing to meaningful work that supports patient care — this opportunity is for you!

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of secretarial or basic administrative support experience that includes records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
• An associate degree in general office occupations and one year of experience with records processing, generating documents, and gathering and sorting data
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong Organizational Skills – Able to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing deadlines.
• Customer Service Mindset – Demonstrates professionalism, patience, and clear communication when working with internal and external customers.
• Confidentiality and Compliance Awareness – Understands and upholds HIPAA regulations and handles sensitive financial and medical information with discretion.
• Team‑Oriented and Collaborative – Works well within a team environment, supporting multiple work units and helping maintain smooth office operations.

Special Requirements:

To be hired, you must have an abuse check, criminal records and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Application Guidance

How to Apply:

Submission Requirements – At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, Cover Letter and answer all supplemental questions.

• External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.

After You Apply

• Before the job announcement closes, log in to your Workday account to check for pending tasks under “My Applications” and complete them.
• Remember to check your email (including your junk folder) and Workday inbox for updates on your application.
• We value our veterans! To ensure the security of your information, kindly follow the instructions for how to submit your Veteran documents for preference found here. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

Reminders

• Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!
• This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time position located in Salem OR, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This position is 100% on site. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details surrounding the working conditions.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Barry Lein at email: [e-mail] and phone/text: 503-440-6484.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Benefits:

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I‑9 documentation and confirm 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.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Government Administration

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