Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

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 salaryhistory and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirementsfor the job.

This role is working on the mobile dental bus. The bustravels to different Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and provides dental servicesto 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 ata time! At MeckDental, we create over a thousand smiles a year in thecommunities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality,affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. Are you ready tojoin us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity foryou.

We are actively seeking a Bilingual Administrative supportto join our team. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in thecommunity and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a teamthat 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 functionsof 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 variouscomputer applications

Operate office equipment, fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrangefor needed repairs

Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information,updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as correspondence, or othermaterial

Operate mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally orexternally

Schedule, confirm and maintain meetings, events, and schedules

Compose, type, and distribute information such as meeting notes, agendas, andgeneral information

Some positions may be required to support enrollment and eligibility activitiesperformed 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 : stronglypreferred

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 computerapplications, managing files and records

Principles and processes for providing customer and employee services

Structure and content of the English language including the meaning andspelling 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 inwork responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within newwork structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

Building Customer Loyalty : Effectively meeting customer needs; buildingproductive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customersatisfaction and loyalty

Building Trust : Interacting with others effectively to build confidence inone's intentions and those of the organization

Initiating Action : Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; takeaction to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive

Managing Work : Effectively managing work time and resources to ensure thatduties are completed efficiently

Stress tolerance : Maintaining stable performance under pressure oropposition; handling stress in a professional manner acceptable to others andto 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 generousbenefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefitsinclude medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long termdisability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and petinsurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts;health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-siteclinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program whichprovides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; anemployee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access toMecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuitionreimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions anda 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 functionsatisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-relatedresponsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Otherduties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request.Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at anytime. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and / ordisaster situations.