Dispensary Assistant- IL- CDMI Pre-Clinical Simulation Clinic

Summary

The Dispensary Assistant is a key component in the support of the CDMI Pre-Clinical Simulation Clinic. The Dispensary Assistant is responsible for the dispensing, collecting, processing and general care of dental instruments, equipment and all supplies utilized in the CDMI Pre-Clinical Simulation Clinic. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in instrument, equipment, supply and inventory management.
• Assists with data entry, ordering and sorting clinical supplies.
• Prepares and processes instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, disinfects, packages and restocks instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Tracks inventory and dispenses dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Dispenses dental instruments, supplies and equipment to students and Preclinical instructors as needed.
• Has knowledge of instrument set up and dispensing for students, along with an understanding of instruments used by students.
• Sorts and stocks supplies.
• Maintains the organization, cleanliness and general appearance of the dispensary space and related storage facilities.
• Maintains an inventory of instruments and supplies as required for proper function of the dispensary and Simulation Clinic.
• Maintains a welcoming atmosphere to foster a high level of morale in the workplace and to promote collegiality among Student Doctors, Faculty Members and Staff.
• Assists in the training of new employees
• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates instrument, equipment and supply management with the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Studies, Simulation Clinic Manager and the Preclinical Directors.
• Coordinates with the Associate Dean for Preclinical Studies, the Simulation Clinic Manager and the Preclinical Directors to stock and maintain the supply required for the courses in the simulation clinic.
• Maintains the inventory control system for disposable supplies.
• Distributes instrument, equipment and supplies in a timely fashion.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of 1-2 years’ work experience in a dispensary or dental office is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a dental background and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. The individual should be a person committed to ensuring that a work-friendly environment exists with faculty and students. The individual must have the ability to become familiar with AxiUm Dental Software Management System.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

Language Skills

Intermediate skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Basic skills:

Ability apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Basic skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is regularly required to push up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

“Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veterans status, in accord with 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a).”