Position: Investigator 2 (Investigations Support/Community Liaison)
Position Title
Investigator 2 (Investigations Support/Community Liaison)
Initial Posting Date
02/17/2026
Final date to receive applications
03/03/2026
Agency
Oregon Medical Board
Salary Range
$4,519 - $6,904 per month, or $54,228 - $82,848 per year.
Position Type
Employee
Job Description
The Oregon Medical Board is looking for an individual with some investigations experience and a strong background in customer service to join our fast‑paced agency as the new Investigator 2 and serve as a member of our Investigations and Compliance team. This announcement is for a full time, permanent position, with some flexibility in work schedule and remote working. This is a union represented position and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The OMB understands the necessity of work‑life balance and fosters a culture that supports it. Our office is on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Portland, overlooking the Willamette River, and great view of Mt. Hood. Numerous public transit options are within quick and easy access. Community is a strong focus within the agency and ensures our staff feel included and supported in all aspects of their work.
The mission of the Oregon Medical Board (OMB) is to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of Oregon citizens by regulating the practice of medicine in a manner that promotes access to quality care. The OMB licenses, regulates and investigates Oregon medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, podiatrists, physician associates and acupuncturists. Collectively, they are referred to as “licensees.” The Board licenses, monitors, disciplines and educates its licensees to assure their fitness and competence to serve the people of Oregon.
For more information about the OMB, visit our website.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy, and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
Benefits of working for the State of Oregon and the OMB team (What’s in it for you)
• Rewarding work in a productive and collaborative environment, where your work makes a difference.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and generous leave including paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
• A competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members.
• Membership in our pension and retirement plans.
• Get There – Oregon’s easy‑to‑use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Live, work and play in Portland, Oregon.
Here’s What You Will Do
As an Investigator 2, you will take incoming calls from citizens, licensees and other agencies requesting information about our investigations and the investigative process. You will direct callers to appropriate resources, ensure complaint forms are provided, and take reports over the phone. At the direction of the Investigation Manager, you may be assigned preliminary and malpractice cases. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Serve as the initial point of contact for citizens, patients, licensees and other agencies that may be seeking information regarding Board functions.
• Evaluate incoming information to determine potential risk to public.
• Review written complaints and receive verbal complaints against licensees of the Board and provide an appropriate response or refer to another agency when applicable.
• Enter complaint information into the database.
• Provide instruction on how to file Board complaints and educate individuals on the investigative and compliant processes.
• Engage with individuals who are dissatisfied with the health care system or disappointed with an action taken by the Board and are irrational, angry or impaired.
• Monitor, respond, and document complaint emails and phone calls.
• Draft documents regarding information received over the phone regarding possible violations of the Medical Practice Act.
• Evaluate complaints and participate in the Intake Review Process.
• As directed by the Investigation Manager, conduct preliminary and malpractice investigations.
• Create summaries outlining the information discovered and how the…
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