The overall objective of this position is to provide service to students, faculty and staff members in all matters relative to instruments, equipment and materials used to provide patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(1) Distribute sterilized instruments and equipment and necessary materials and supplies to students, staff members and faculty utilizing the computerized tracking system.
(2) Receive instruments and materials from providers utilizing the computerized tracking system.
(3) Inspect cassettes to assure all items are present, replace as necessary. Prepare, sterilize, and stock cassettes ready for distribution.
(4) Maintain and sterilize handpieces and other equipment.
(5) Assist in stocking all materials and supplies and preparing procedure kits for distribution.
(6) Assist in accepting and packaging lab cases utilizing the computerized tracking system.
(7) Performing other duties as requested.
Education (Minimum/Preferred)
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Some college coursework preferred.
Experience (Minimum/Preferred)
3 years service oriented work experience in a fast paced work environment.
Working knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and supplies.
Previous experience processing medical or dental insturments through a sterilization process.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Competent keyboarding skills and basic experience using a PC.
Competent and prefessional verbal communication skills.
Demonstration of quality customer service skills.
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
Other Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Must have the ability to distinguish unique dental instruments.
Must be able to lift and carry 10 lbs consistently throughout the work day.
Must be able to move freely thoughout the work area from station to station.
Work Environment
Environment requires working with small and large peices of equipment which use water and creates steam at high temperatures.
Requirest processing equipment as well as servicing a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Licenses/Certifications