Position Description
Under general supervision, responsible for utilizing instrument tracking system to dispense and retrieve dental instruments and equipment. Ensures central sterilization and clinic dispensary operations practices are completed according to established patient care standards.
Major / Essential Functions
- Monitoring Supplies and Materials :
Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and materials for the clinic and / or preclinical areas
Maintains Organization :Maintains, disinfects and sterilizes equipment per protocols
Instrumentation Preparation and Distribution :Responsible for preparing various dental procedure packaging and other consumable packaging
Responsible for issuing sterile reusable instruments to operatories and clinical unitsAccurately identified, inspect and assembles dental instrumentation and hand pieces for all clinic areas to ensure availability and safe efficient operation during patient care procedures.Uses computer systems daily to check equipment in and out of dispensary areas.Identify instruments and monitor all cassettes for completeness of content.Responsible for checking equipment to ensure it is working properly.Maintains annual inventory of instruments.Responsible for conducting all biological test on a daily basis.Ensure equipment is working properly.Assist with dental operatory equipment infection control.Sterilization Preparation :Responsible for collecting used instruments and transports them to central sterilization for autoclaving.
Package and wrap pre-sterilized instruments.Clean and lubricate dental hand pieces / accessories, instrument cassettes and bur blocks.Responsible for appropriately selecting and using correct type and method of packaging dental instrumentation, equipment and suppliesCoordinates instruments, equipment and supply management with the preclinical and clinical staff.Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processesPersonally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.Perform all other duties as assignedPreferred Qualifications
Minimal 1 year working in a dental office or a dental dispensaryKnowledge of computer skills, email, excel and wordExceptional attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot and verify the accuracy of workAbility to troubleshoot equipmentProficient professional communication skillsAbility to work in a busy work environmentBilingual : English and Spanish preferredPay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GEDOne year experience in customer service, central sterilization, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for dental materials and propertyJeanne Clery Act
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