FWS- Front Office Assistant

Pacific University; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Pacific University’s Hillsboro campus is seeking a Front Office Assistant for the School of Dental Hygiene Studies. The part-time evening clinic role runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, starting Fall 2026 and concluding Spring 2026.

The position supports the evening clinic by handling front desk tasks, patient/stUDENT communication, and general office duties. The role offers approximately 10 hours per week at an hourly rate of $16.80, and requires bilingual capability in Spanish

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Front desk coverage and patient/student check-in.
• Patient and student correspondence.
• Data entry and answering phone calls.
• Bilingual service in Spanish where needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish language

Job description

***This position is only open to current Pacific University Students***

FWS-Front Office Assistant

School of Dental Hygiene Studies

Hillsboro Campus-Creighton Hall, Room 270

Purpose of position: To support the front office evening coordinator and gain knowledge of healthcare EHR system.

• Duties may include client service in bi-lingual setting (Spanish) and front desk coverage, patient and student correspondence, patient check-in, mailings, document production, data entry, answering phone call and faculty laundry. Work with department staff to perform a variety of duties. Other office duties as assigned. Dental or Health office experience is a plus.
• Position is for evening clinic on Monday and Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMbeginning Wednesday, September 2026and ending April 30, 2026

***This position is for 2 semesters, Fall and Spring with an average of 10 hours per week**

Hourly Rate $16.80

Qualifications

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Spanish or twoyears of Spanish taken. Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions is a must; personal initiative; good organizational and office skills. Confidentiality required; must complete HIPAA and FERPA training.

Ability to interact respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and understand the value of diverse perspectives.