Administrative Specialist II - Community Based Oral Health Dental Program
Administrative Specialist II - Community Based Oral Health Dental Program
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Job Description
Summary
Public Health Seattle & King Countys Community Based Oral Health Program is seeking a Dental Clinic Patient Services Representative (Administrative Specialist II) to join our dynamic team and work alongside Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants in a variety community and school settings and in dental clinics. This fulltime Career Service position will work 9 months (school year) in the Oral Health Field Program based at Eastgate Public Health Center which provides communitybased services primarily in schools. For the other 3 months (Summer) the position will work out of the float pool as an ASII for Community Health Services dental clinics throughout King County. Float Pool assignments are made based on business needs. The position is expected to be able to travel to all of the five dental clinics.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a proequity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally antiracist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Required:
- Experience working in a healthcare or social service delivery environment providing a high level of customer service in a fastpaced highvolume environment for at least one (1) year OR equivalent education/training in this kind of work.
- Experience working with diverse populations such as individuals of different ages races ethnic groups or who speak limited English.
- Experience in the dental field.
- Experience with welcoming and screening clients arriving for appointments
- Demonstrated reliable attendance.
- Experience with Epic administrative practice management.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Valid Washington State Drivers License
- Fluent in both Spanish and English
- Experience in a public/community health center or clinic setting desired.
- Experience with using EPIC/WISDOM patient management software systems to register check in check out collect payments and schedule clients.
- Experience in doing outreach to the BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) for various health benefit programs.
- Skill in working as an effective team member.
- Knowledge of Medicaid billing requirements.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessThe following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
- For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and webbased enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Work Schedule
This position is fulltime at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The work schedule varies slightly based on oral health/school schedule and the dental clinics. Standard oral health program hours are Monday through Friday 7am 4p. (This may vary per school district and is subject to change to accommodate operational needs) Evening weekend work and driving is required for this position. Workdays and hours will be determined at time of hire. This may vary based on program operational needs. Standard dental clinic hours are Monday through Friday 8am 5pm.
Work Location
This position will be based out of Eastgate Public Health Center 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue Washington. This position will require travel throughout King County multiple times a week.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Union Membership
This position is represented by PROTEC 17.
Contact
For questions about this recruitment please contact Sarah Dunkinson .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
