Initial Posting Date:

08/15/2025

Application Deadline:

08/27/2025

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$10,024 - $15,507

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

​Assistant Medical Services Administrator, Health Care Services Administrator 1

Job Description:

Assistant Medical Services Administrator, Health Care Services Administrator 1

Oregon – Statewide with hybrid option

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you a healthcare professional that is looking for an opportunity to step into a management position? Do you have experience overseeing clinical operations and staff? This may be the perfect opportunity for you! The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking to fill new positions in our Health Care Unit, Assistant Medical Services Administrator.

This position is approved for a hybrid work schedule, offering flexibility with remote work, while requiring the ability to report to an ODOC location nearest you in Oregon as needed.

About the Job – Your Role

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the comprehensive health care delivery programs of Oregon Department of Corrections’ institutions located throughout the state. This position directly supervises the Medical Services Managers by developing program standards and best practices to ensure health care is being delivered in accordance with Administrative Rules, ODOC Policies, Health Service Policies, and standards set forth by the national Commission on Correctional health Care in such a manner that the care delivered is timely, efficient, clinically appropriate, and meets community standards. 

Persons in this position are responsible for the orderly operation of all health care programs in each of the Department's correctional facilities on a daily basis and must be capable of taking direct command of any health care program on an emergency basis or in a disaster. Employee in this position must be able to travel from one geographic location to another in order to direct and supervise the health care program and must be capable of performing patient care at any time. Persons in this position are on-call every day at all hours and carry a state cell phone at all times. Persons in this position are responsible for the custody and supervision of AICs receiving health care services.

This position is management services and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of management experience.

OR

Two years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Special Qualifications

• Unencumbered Oregon Registered Nurse License
• Valid CPR card

Preference will be given to those with

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing
• At least 3 years of nursing in a correctional setting.
• Knowledge and experience working with women’s health care needs.

Requested Skills

• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and make strategic decisions that drive results.
• Skilled in fostering collaboration, creating a positive team culture, and promoting diversity and inclusion to enhance team dynamics and performance.
• Competent in using a wide range of software tools and platforms, staying current with emerging technologies, and adapting to digital transformations.
• Expertise in data analysis, creating complex formulas, pivot tables, and using Excel for reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Able to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, present ideas clearly, and actively listen, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficient in managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and maintaining high levels of productivity and efficiency.
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing workload in high-pressure environments to maximize efficiency and reduce stress.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, think critically, develop creative solutions, and implement strategies to overcome challenges and optimize results.
• Ability to mediate disputes, negotiate solutions, and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Capable of adjusting quickly to changing circumstances, embracing new challenges, and remaining focused under pressure.
• Skilled in self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and relationship management to navigate workplace dynamics effectively.
• Sound judgment in making informed decisions, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals, and taking accountability for outcomes.
• Proficient in planning, executing, and overseeing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to generate new ideas, improve processes, and think outside the box.

Resume

Please submit a resume. Failure to upload may result in the dismissal of your application.

Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8/28/24 at 8:00am, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Working Conditions

Working conditions may include overnight and weekend travel, contact with adults in custody (AICs) in the institutional setting, making presentations to staff and outside groups. Position requires some travel to all Oregon Department of Corrections facilities and conferences/meetings as required. Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.

This position requires walking or standing for long periods, requires climbing and descending stairs. This position may be required to perform nursing duties at an institution due to emergency situations which would require interactions with AICs and possible encounters with abusive and/or hostile AICs who pose the risk of physical injury. This position requires frequent long hours and may necessitate the need to work weekends. This person must be able to travel to institutions so must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.

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 walking or standing for long periods, requires climbing and descending stairs; potential exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting. Supervision and control of adults in custody (AICs) is an inherent responsibility.

The AICs have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive increasing the risk to employees for physical injury, death, and/or being taken hostage. You will work as a member of an office team where conversations and paperwork of a sensitive nature are generated and will be required to keep this information confidential.

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:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

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. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page 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-185607

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• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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