Dental Hygiene Office Support Assistant IV, UMKC School of Dentistry, 86823
Company:
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Hiring Department
Department of Dental Hygiene, UMKC School of Dentistry
Job Description
The Division of Dental Hygiene is seeking a qualified Administrative Support/Clerical Staff/Team Clerk to support the Division of Dental Hygiene. This person will work with individuals in both clinical and non-clinical settings. In the clinical setting, this person will schedule patients' appointments, communicate with others and support students and staff. The Administrative Support/Clerical Staff/Team Clerk supports faculty, staff and students and will be responsible for supporting administrative professional assistance to the Chair and Division faculty in a non-clinical setting - allowing them to focus on more advanced responsibilities. This position is needed to meet the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards 3-10 and 3-11 - regarding Support Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Experience managing schedules, working in a fast-paced environment, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Salary
Up to $18.50 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.
Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
A completed COVID-19 vaccination series is required unless exempted for medical or religious reason.
Benefit Eligibility
Why UMKC?
We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.
Also, explore the Total Rewards website to learn more about the rewards package we offer to acknowledge our employees as the university's most important resource.
Department of Dental Hygiene, UMKC School of Dentistry
Job Description
The Division of Dental Hygiene is seeking a qualified Administrative Support/Clerical Staff/Team Clerk to support the Division of Dental Hygiene. This person will work with individuals in both clinical and non-clinical settings. In the clinical setting, this person will schedule patients' appointments, communicate with others and support students and staff. The Administrative Support/Clerical Staff/Team Clerk supports faculty, staff and students and will be responsible for supporting administrative professional assistance to the Chair and Division faculty in a non-clinical setting - allowing them to focus on more advanced responsibilities. This position is needed to meet the Commission on Dental Accreditation Standards 3-10 and 3-11 - regarding Support Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting administrative professional assistance to the Chair and Division faculty in a non-clinical setting; writing and editing emails, scheduling meetings, preparing communications on the Chair's behalf
- Understand how the Division of Dental Hygiene works within the School of Dentistry (SOD) by applying skills and knowledge of SOD procedures and systems by scheduling of patients, connecting students with their patients; providing information, assistance and support to School of Dentistry students, staff, and patients
- Work as a team member in the Division with faculty and students to accomplish the objectives of the Division.
- Collects data as directed by the Chair for annual CODA survey and accreditation documents
- Use critical thinking to provide solutions to problems in a fast-paced environment
- Maintains open communication with others and shares information in a timely fashion to meet deadlines
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Experience managing schedules, working in a fast-paced environment, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Salary
Up to $18.50 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.
Application Instructions
Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.
Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
Know Your Rights
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:
- Know Your Rights English Version
- Know Your Rights Spanish Version
A completed COVID-19 vaccination series is required unless exempted for medical or religious reason.
Benefit Eligibility
Why UMKC?
We offer full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.
Also, explore the Total Rewards website to learn more about the rewards package we offer to acknowledge our employees as the university's most important resource.
