DISPENSARY ASSISTANT 2

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DISPENSARY ASSISTANT 2

Req #: 156624
Department: DENTISTRY

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 05/30/2018

Closing Info: Closes On 06/06/2018

Salary: $2,609.00 - $3,215.00/month

Union Position: Yes

This classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit Union Information

Shift: First Shift

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.

The UW School of Dentistry shares the University’s overall mission to generate, disseminate, and preserve knowledge, and to serve the community. The School is an integral part of the Warren G. Magnuson Health Sciences Center, and is an oral health care center of excellence serving the people of the State of Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Our primary mission, through educational, research, and service programs, is to prepare students to be competent oral health care professionals. The School’s research programs contribute to the fundamental understanding of biologic processes and to the behavioral, biomedical, and clinical aspects of oral health. The service mission is to improve the health and well-being of the people of the community and the region through outreach programs that are especially attentive to minority and underserved populations. The School values diversity in its students, staff, faculty, and patient populations. It seeks to foster an environment of mutual respect where objectivity, imaginative inquiry, and the free exchange of ideas can flourish to facilitate personal development, professionalism, and a strong sense of self-worth.

Pre-doctoral Clinic Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Dispensary Assistant 2 performing a variety of clinic support activities. Reporting directly to the Dental Clinic Supervisor, the primary responsibilities include dispensing supplies and equipment in a dental clinic, making unit assignments using designated guidelines, and ordering supplies for the clinic.


• Order materials and supplies for the comprehensive care clinic; primarily restorative dentistry materials and supplies. Order may be prepared electronically.
  
• Monitor inventory in dispensaries assuring adequate supply levels available for patient care.
  
• Using the School's infection control guidelines, dispense and monitor return of materials and equipment following the designated check out protocol which may include a computerized system.
  
• Using the School's infection control guidelines, store and dispense the backup sterile instruments and major equipment that is maintained in the dispensary, (e.g. cavitrons, sonic scalers, pulp tester, etc.)
  
• Using the School's infection control guidelines, maintain general supply counters, keeping supplies adequately filled and area clean.
  
• Perform weekly spore testing on autoclaves and other sterilizers for the School of Dentistry.
  
• Using the School's infection control guidelines, participate in the preparation and delivery of single unit packages disposable supplies for patient care.
  
• Stock and log antibiotics for patient pre-medication. Dispense medications as directed by supervising dentist.
  
• Using the School's infection control guidelines, disinfect equipment and supplies stored in dispensary areas.
  
• Order infection control supplies and monitor inventory.
  
  For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  
  
• High School graduation or GED;
  
• One year of Dental Assisting/environment experience.
  
• Medical/technical post-secondary education may substitute for up to six months of required experience.
  
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  Additional Requirements:
  
• Knowledge of dental materials and disinfection procedures for dental offices preferred.
  
• Ability to comprehend and apply state and federal infection control guidelines in dentistry.
  
• Ability to work with a large number of people having a diverse background.
  
• Experience working with a database preferred.
  
• Demonstrates excellent custom service
  
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skill
  
  
• Individuals in this position are required to participate in ongoing training sessions relating to infection control procedures and related state and federal guidelines.
  
  
• Individuals in this position are expect to adhere to the asepsis policies and procedures as outlined by the School of Dentistry Hazard Communication Manual which includes the use of appropriate personal protective attire.
  
  
• Individuals in this position are required to participate in ongoing dental materials inservices training offered by the school and maintain current knowledge of the supplies and equipment used in the general clinics.
  
  
• It is an expectation that persons in this position will work cooperatively with all members of the clinic support team.
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  
  Application Process:
  The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

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