Office Secretary – Bilingual – Dental Health

Salary
$16.43 per hour
Posted Date
Closing Date
Continuous

Bureau: Family Health Services / Dental Health

Position Type: Full-time County Contractual
Date Posted: 5/24/23 | Date Closing: Open until filled
Location: 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: $16.43 per hour
Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work: Responsible for secretarial and administrative functions within the Dental Health program. Provide a full range of support for the Dental staff assuring proper patient flow by scheduling clients for appointments and maximizing clinic capacity. Requires an understanding of office procedures, recording of appointments, verification of eligibility, customer service, medical billing and the ability to initiate them independently. Must have good customer service skills when working with the public, face to face and over the phone. Ability to learn specialized computer systems and programs. Maintain important and confidential records and schedules. Enters updates, verifies and retrieves data using computer databases or spreadsheet software applications. Must have a valid Maryland Driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)
Experience: Two years of experience performing clerical duties. Ability to communicate fluently, both verbally and in writing, in both the English and Spanish languages.
Notes: Additional experience performing clerical duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications: Strong customer service and clerical skills with the ability to multitask and communicate effectively. Prior experience working front desk in a medical setting preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply. Send a completed County application or resume to: 

Human Resources    
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway    
Annapolis, MD 21401 

Fax to 410-222-4392 or email hdrecruiter@aacounty.org.

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