Sterilization-Dispensary Assistant

University of New England, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Portland, MAINE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Type Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title Sterilization-Dispensary Assistant
Employment Status Full Time
Months 12
Campus Portland, ME
Description
Be a part of our mission of preparing dentists that are committed to serving the underserved communities in northern New England and beyond. The University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE CDM) is seeking a Sterilization-Dispensary Assistant to join our Oral Health Center (OHC). The OHC Sterilization-Dispensary Assistant supports the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff. This position reports to the Lead Sterilization and Dispensary Technician with a focus on preparing and sterilizing dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
As a full-time, 40 hour per week employee of UNE CDM, you will have access to an outstanding benefit package that includes health and dental coverage, generous holiday schedule and PTO, retirement match, select position-related continuing education and development, and reduced college tuition for yourself, spouse/partner, and your dependents. A full list of benefits can be found here (Benefits | University of New England in Maine ). The starting wage for the Sterilization-Dispensary Assistant role is $18.79 an hour.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this role include:
  • Follow infection control protocols and model protocols for students
  • Prepare, sterilize and maintain dental instruments, supplies, and equipment to support clinic operations
  • Maintain inventory of clinic materials, supplies, and instruments
  • Quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments
  • Report clinical equipment failures and maintain clinical equipment, as directed
  • Maintain/record logs related to equipment operations, sterilization, and dispensing
  • Participate in required training and mandatory in-services
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma and any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional preferred qualifications include:
  • 2 or more years of experience in clinic, hospital clinic, or dental office
  • Preferred knowledge of dental instruments and terminology
  • Ability to effectively interact with faculty, professional staff, and students, and patients
  • Experience with computers, printers, copy machine operation, and telephone operation
  • Strong commitment to excellent customer service and contributing to a positive clinical environment
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity and be medically cleared, fit tested, and trained on proper respirator (N95, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)) use.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number 2022PS0376P
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes

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