JOB TITLE:                Dental Office Assistant

　　Supervisor:                Health Officer Manager

　　Status:                        Non-Exempt

　　Salary:                        Grade 4

　　Wage:                         $18.06 - $19.19 hourly

　　Location:                    Fulton, MI

　　*Posting Closes:        02/06/2024      9:00 AM *

　　Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Tribal Government is seeking talented individuals who desire to become part of a vibrant community and utilize their talents in pursuit of meaningful work.

　　NHBP is a self-sustaining Sovereign Nation dedicated to achieving the shared vision of our community. Our mission is to preserve our culture and history, build a healthy community, provide essential services, and secure our financial future through strategic decision-making. We are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish help us fulfill this mission and join us on our journey to protect and promote the cultural, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of our Tribal community for the next Seven Generations.

　　Excellent Benefit Package for Eligible Team Members

　　Employees contribute minimal cost sharing towards medical, dental, and visionEmployer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismembermentFlexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement100% Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment InsuranceDependent Care Reimbursement401K Plan with eligible matchMERS Plan for Law Enforcement A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hireGenerous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release TimeThirteen Paid HolidaysEmployee wellness and fitness programsOpportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities

　　POSITION SUMMARY

　　Under the direction of the Health Office Manager responsible for supporting all essential administrative functions of the dental services including providing back up support to the Medical Secretary and Dental Assistant as well as to provide high-level, confidential and administrative support to all areas within the Health Department.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the government.

　　Provide high-level, confidential, administrative support to all areas within the Health Department with emphasis on the dental services.

　　Answer telephone calls with professionalism and assist with general inquires.

　　Greet and welcome patients and visitors to the clinic.

　　Utilize the scheduling system accurately and efficiently and assist Schedule appointments for a wide range of services, including medical, dental, behavioral health, podiatry, health education, dietary, etc.

　　Maintains a general understanding of Medicare/Medicaid, other health and dental insurances and alternate resources to be able to speak clearly and effectively with patients, co-workers and employees from other agencies.

　　Assist with patient scheduling, patient call backs, medical records filing and filing insuran