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Mecklenburg County

Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Overview 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-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 provide 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 : 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 spelling, grammar.

Skills : Customer service; Coordination and organization; Judgment and decision making; Time management

Abilities : Adaptability; Building Customer Loyalty; Building Trust; Initiating Action; Managing Work; Stress tolerance

Computer Skills

Data entry

Intermediate use in various computer applications

Proficient in 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; 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.

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