Part-time Dental Clinic Senior Administrative Assistant

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About the role

Join the Lewis-Clark State College clinic in Lewiston as a part-time Senior Administrative Assistant in the Dental Hygiene Program. In this vital role, you'll support the daily operations of the teaching clinic while providing exceptional service to patients, students, faculty, and community partners. As the primary point of contact for the clinic, you'll help ensure efficient operations and play an important role in supporting infection control procedures and student training.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, answer phones, and process payments.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate communication between patients, students, faculty, and local dental offices.
• Maintain supplies, prepare forms and purchase requests, and coordinate equipment and inventory.
• Support clinic technology and patient record systems.
• Monitor sterilization processes, track maintenance, and assess patient satisfaction.
• Help orient and train students in office and clinical support responsibilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in both Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of two years full-time equivalent related experience, including at least one year of dental office experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dental office software.
• Strong understanding of professional standards, regulations, and patient-centered service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare and educational setting.
• Outstanding customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Pay

Starting pay range: $20.01 - $23.01 per hour (Pay Grade: C8). View full Classified Pay Grade Salary Structures.

Schedule

19.5 hours per week: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM, with 2 hours on Mondays.