U.M. FDSP Associates, P.A. is a non-profit corporation based in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. The purpose of UM FDSP is to engage in the practice of dentistry for patients of the School of Dentistry, to improve the quality of dental education at the school through the operation and maintenance of dental service. UM FDSP assists the school in remaining competitive with other dental schools to continue the high degree of excellence in the pursuit of academic and clinical education.
The Program Assistant provides multi-task clerical support for dental clinic operations. The person in this position will schedule and confirm appointments and work directly with patients, residents, pre-doctoral students, and staff.
We offer paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and 12 Federal paid holidays. Additionally, we offer medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance benefits. We also offer 401K with an employer match up to six percent. Hours of operation are Monday thru Friday with no weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1 - 3 years’ related experience. Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard office procedures; must be able to operate computer and other office machines, such as fax, calculator, answering telephones, as well greeting visitors and so on. Skill in filing documents according to alphabetic and numeric sequences; in operating manual and automated office equipment; Ability to apply close attention to detail in performing routine clerical tasks. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain effective work relationships.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This job description is designed to give an outline of what job duties are expected of this position. As an outline it does not fully describe or limit the extent of the position’s duties. UM FDSP Associates and its supervisors may amend the job description as it deems necessary, without advance notice. The job description is not intended to create an employment contract and should not be construed as such.