Mobile Dental Unit Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is working on the mobile dental bus. The bus travels to different Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and provides dental services to children. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of administrative experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted
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
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems using various computer applications, managing files and records
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and employee services
Knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Skills in customer service, coordination and organization, judgment and decision making, time management
Abilities in adaptability, building customer loyalty, building trust, initiating action, managing work, stress tolerance
Data entry
Intermediate use in various computer applications.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life
short term disability
long term disability
accident
cancer
critical illness
medical bridge
pet insurance
dependent care flexible spending accounts
healthcare flexible spending accounts
commuter flexible spending accounts
health savings account
paid holiday
vacation
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
a defined benefit plan for retirement