The Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene department is seeking a team oriented, motivated, self-starter for the position of Administrative Program Specialist.
Position Summary:
The Dental Hygiene, Chemeketa, OR, Administrative Program Specialist (APS) serves as the Office Manager and is responsible for clinic budget management, accounts payable/accounts receivable; working with numerous other parties and stakeholders to assess, monitor, and assist with the financial goals of the department and clinics. The APS manages and coordinates daily operations for the dental hygiene program and clinical office. The office manager will have oversight of routine monitoring and regulatory compliance such as; HIPAA, quality assurance, records for routine testing and maintenance schedules, and acts as liaison for IT needs.
The Office Manager is responsible for patient records management and retention compliance, assists with accreditation compliance measures, and other department projects. The Office Manager will also work with clients on patient scheduling, billing, answering phones and messages; and will be responsible for training and monitoring tasks for student workers and other staff members. The dental hygiene program and clinic at Chemeketa provides dental hygiene and limited restorative services to the general public and educates our students to become primary healthcare providers. This administrative position supports approximately 60 dental hygiene students and 20 employees and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the program and clinic.
Departmental Information:
Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the professional Dental Hygiene program in Salem (45 minutes south of Portland) is the result of a unique partnership between Oregon Tech and Chemeketa Community College.
Oregon Tech Dental Hygiene offers a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. It supports dental hygiene students, faculty, and staff members. Students in our program provide dental hygiene and restorative services to the general public. It’s a busy, fast paced environment, but also very rewarding to be part of such a unique model between education and industry.
For additional information regarding Oregon Tech’s Dental Hygiene Clinic in Salem, OR, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/dental-hygiene/chemeketa-salem
Qualification Requirements:
Two years of experience as an administrative specialist or executive support specialist which included administrative support for a project, program, or operation. Administrative support includes those duties beyond clerical/secretarial such as: interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; administrative data collection and analysis; and evaluation of projects, processes, and operations; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of post-secondary education may be substituted for up to one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bi-lingual, Spanish
Dental experience
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Initial review of applications will begin on March 25, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.
To apply, visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6280
Then, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
AA/EEO Statement:
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