Job Description:
Working under moderate supervision, the Dispensary Technician 1 will provide in a professional manner the supply and equipment sterilization for all dental clinics/graduate clinics. The dispensary technician 1 will receive, process, sterilize and distribute all instruments used in the dental clinics. The dispensary staff is responsible for the distribution or storage of hand pieces, instruments, dental materials, personal protective equipment and chemicals on a daily basis.
Monitor and log biological assurance test on sterilizers for sterility on a daily basis. Monitor solutions used in washers, ultrasonic and decontamination sink. Notify supervisor of instrument cleaning or sterilization malfunctions. Receive, clean, sterilize and dispense all instruments and devices associated with all clinics as directed. Decontaminate, ultrasonic/power wash cassettes, instruments and equipment as outlined in their respective manufacturer’s instructions for use. Sort sets of instruments and check for loss or breakage and report to supervisor. Follow infection control procedures regarding wrapping and sterilization of instruments, cassettes and equipment. After completion of sterilization, remove equipment from sterilizer and move to correct dispensary or storage area. Follow safety procedures to ensure personal safety, as well as the safety of others. (25%)
Receive and process instruments used in the dental clinics. Scan equipment and cassettes received or dispensed. Issue and scan into dispensary program incoming or outgoing dispensary equipment/ material by appropriate ID. Transport carts of instruments, cassettes and handpieces to sterilization. Distribute in-house dental material to the students, residents, faculty and staff. Keep detailed log of material to be charged to departments. Process and distribute dental in-house supplies by specialty clinics. Materials are requisitioned via a requisition form signed by the department head. Assemble kits/material packages for boa
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 0 to 3 months previous dental or dental assisting background required.
Education/Licensing: High school education required. Sterile Processing Technician certification and re-certification required.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Familiarity with dental terminology and instruments.
Technical knowledge of sterilization processes and equipment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks under pressure.
Ability to deal with diverse groups of students and faculty. Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face.
Strong organizational skills; must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
Ability to meet consistent attendance.