Clinic Operations Administrative Assistant

Clinic Operations Administrative Assistant

Administrative Office - Tigard, OR 97223

Overview

Salary Range $22.33 - $31.29 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Diploma or Equivalent Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Who We Are:

Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization local to Portland, OR serving underserved patients in the areas of primary care, internal medicine, dental services and more. Our patient-centered approach to care honors the unique needs and circumstances of each individual patient. NHC sees people, not problems, and recognizes that the time spent as a patient in a doctors office is only one factor in a persons overall health. Our leading edge, integrated clinical teams work in partnership with patients, their families, and the communities we serve to provide whole-person care, prevention, and ongoing support.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate differences in the workplace and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (sex), national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Why work with us?

• We are a non-profit organization, passionate about providing the underserved population with medical and dental services across the greater Portland area, committed to making a difference daily.
• We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes 20 days of PTO (based on full time employment), 9 paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, quarterly wellness reimbursements, generous 401k retirement plan with employer match, employer paid disability insurance, EAP and life insurance.
• Our employees voted NHC a Top Workplace in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025!

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• A minimum of two years of office administrative experience, including at least one year in healthcare, is required, preferably in a clinical or operational setting.
• Proficiency in office and administrative duties is required.
• Epic experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and helpfulness while in this role, including sound judgment when handling sensitive clinical and provider information
• Positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to exceeding expectations while managing multiple competing priorities independently.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable multi-tasking, and able to take initiative.
• Highly punctual and dependable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to work under the direction of multiple people while balancing competing operational demands.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, sometimes with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Familiarity with video conferencing applications and software.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally as needed.

Working Conditions

• Regularly sit while working on the computer; use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls; repeat the same movements when entering data; ability to differentiate between colors, shades, and brightness; read from a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Frequently stand and walk around the office to gather supplies, required to do filing, use office equipment, or collaborate with employees.
• Occasionally stand, stoop and lift or move objects, equipment and supplies weighing approximately 20-25 pounds up to 40-50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Neighborhood Health Center Employment Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks, background checks, drug screening for illegal substances, Tuberculosis, and any position-specific credentialing or licensure requirements.