Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
Mecklenburg County Government, Charlotte, NC, United States
Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
(Mobile dental bus and pediatric dental clinic)
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $24.71/hour
Position Type:
Non-exempt (hourly)
The role is on the mobile dental bus. The bus travels to different Charlotte‑Mecklenburg schools and provides dental services to children.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Lunch:
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
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 the opportunity for you.
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.
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.
Support enrollment and eligibility activities performed in the NC FAST system as required.
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.
Willing to drive the 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, building customer loyalty, building trust, initiating action, managing work, stress tolerance.
Computer Skills
Data entry.
Intermediate use of various computer applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases 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 providing 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.
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(Mobile dental bus and pediatric dental clinic)
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $24.71/hour
Position Type:
Non-exempt (hourly)
The role is on the mobile dental bus. The bus travels to different Charlotte‑Mecklenburg schools and provides dental services to children.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Lunch:
12:00 pm–12:30 pm
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 the opportunity for you.
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.
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.
Support enrollment and eligibility activities performed in the NC FAST system as required.
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.
Willing to drive the 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, building customer loyalty, building trust, initiating action, managing work, stress tolerance.
Computer Skills
Data entry.
Intermediate use of various computer applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases 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 providing 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.
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