Medical Office Assistant - Dental

Medical Office Assistant – Dental

Department:

Health Department

Salary Information:

• Grade: 57
• Hiring Rate: $25,619
• Salary Range: $26,901 – $38,427

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Medical Office Assistant to support the Dental Clinic.
This position assists with both clinical and administrative duties essential to the efficient operation of the mobile dental program.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the dental assistant with clinic duties such as sterilizing instruments and chairside assistance to the dentist.
• Preparing and securing dental equipment and supplies for mobile clinic relocation.
• Scheduling appointments and supporting patients in maintaining their appointments.
• Ensuring that patients receive all appropriate information regarding dental services.
• Presenting the dental program to the community as needed.
• Documenting important information and presenting issues or concerns to the Health Director.
• Maintaining efficient patient flow and managing incoming calls and messages.
• Ordering office and dental supplies, including instruments and consumables.
• Performing daily data entry of services for billing purposes.
• Completing all clerical and administrative duties associated with clinic operations.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of dental office business procedures and sterile techniques.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and inventories.
• Proficiency in computer and data entry systems.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school and successful completion of a one-year formal training course in medical office assisting at a community college or technical institute; or
• Graduation from high school and one year of combined clerical and health/dental-related experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.

How to Apply

Apply in person at the Employment Security Commission located at Southeastern Community College, Building A,
or send your application to:

Columbus County Human Resources
111 Washington Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

You may also apply online:
Columbus County Employment Application