Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
(Mobile dental bus and pediatric dental clinic)
"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"
Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.71/hour
This is a non- exempt (hourly) position
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
This role is working on the mobile dental bus. The bus travels to different Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and provides dental services to children.
The schedule is Monday-Friday7:30am-4:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm-12:30pm
About Us
Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At MeckDental, we create over a thousand smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.
We are actively seeking a Bilingual Administrative support to join our team. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients.
Position Summary
Perform routine administrative, clerical and technical work. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for general administrative functions of variety and specialization in a department.
Essential Functions
Provide administrative support to internal departmental staff
Respond to inquiries and resolve administrative issues that may arise
Prepare written correspondence such as memos, forms and emails
Create, maintain, organize and enter information into databases and use various computer applications
Operate office equipment, fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for needed repairs
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as correspondence, or other material
Operate mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or externally
Schedule, confirm and maintain meetings, events, and schedules
Compose, type, and distribute information such as meeting notes, agendas, and general information
Some positions may be required to support enrollment and eligibility activities performed in the NC FAST system
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of administrative experience
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
May require a North Carolina or South Carolina Driver''s License
May require County Driving Privileges
May require an Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish and English) proficiency oral and written: strongly preferred
2 years dental assistant or front desk experience
Be willing to drive dental bus as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Administrative and clerical procedures and systems using various computer applications, managing files and records
Principles and processes for providing customer and employee services
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Skills
Customer service
Coordination and organization
Judgment and decision making
Time management
Abilities
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Building Customer Loyalty: Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
Building Trust: Interacting with others effectively to build confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
Managing Work: Effectively managing work time and resources to ensure that duties are completed efficiently
Stress tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition; handling stress in a professional manner acceptable to others and to the organization
Computer Skills
Data entry
Intermediate use in various computer applications.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.