Dental Dispensary Technician I (Dental Care I)
Dental Dispensary Technician I (Dental Care I)
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Dental Clinic Support Services
Job Title:Dental Dispensary Technician I (Dental Care I)
Position: #Requisition: #37182
Job Summary:
The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Dispensary Technician I. The dispensaries within the School of Dental Medicine provide clinical support to the operatories and clinical units. Positions in this unit float throughout the School of Dental Medicine various clinics. Float positions will decontaminate clean and provide basic maintenance of instruments and equipment in the dental operatories and clinical units as assigned. To provide support in assigned clinical units. including undergraduate dental student clinics in all areas of four handed dentistry which include but not limited to restorative periodontal surgical and all other related procedures.
We are seeking dental care assistants who are looking to learn and development their dental dispensary knowledge and experience. We welcome applications from individuals who are collaborative communicative caring detail oriented organized proactive able to think critically focused on quality dedicated to personal growth and highly motivated. The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will be dependent on business need (i.e. rotating sterilization shifts morning and/or second shift) but typically be Monday Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 8:00 pm with flexibility to adjust week to week.
Key Responsibilities:
Instrument Sterilization
- Learn and understand the principles of sterilization and sterile processing
- Disassemble inspect test and ensure proper functioning of instruments and equipment
- Decontaminate clean and sterilize various SDM instruments equipment and sanitizing machines according to established procedures and techniques
- Inspects and verifies proper functioning of sterilization equipment
- Prepares specialized instruments set-ups for undergraduate students residents and faculty to be used during dental patient treatment
- Executes various sterilization processes and workflows - as assigned
- Serves as a back-up/support for the central sterilization unit.
- Creates and maintains accurate inventory sterilization and testing records and logs using a computer laser wand or scanner for barcode entry; run reports
- Responds to questions/inquiries of students faculty residents and staff by providing guidance /assistance as needed.
- Operates all equipment in sterile processing including but not limited to steam sterilizers biological incubators heat sealers instrument and cart washers
Instrument and Equipment Management
- Issue sterile reusable instrument/equipment to operatories and clinical units
- Document checked out instruments/equipment using clinical inventory business application
- Troubleshoot and address sterilization equipment issues
- Stock supplies and materials needed for clinical patient care.
- Conduct inspection/audits of sterilization and patient equipment
- Maintain sterilized instrument inventory levels
- Issues and distributes sterile reusable instruments to operatories and clinical units
- Troubleshoot and address sterilization equipment issues
- Troubleshooting patient care equipment. (i.e. operatory equipment glucose meter blood pressure monitor stethoscope
Audit & Quality Assurance Coordination
- Audit sterilization and infection control processes. (i.e. mask PPE etc.)
- Sterilization and dispensing quality control log maintenance
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title duties months and years employed and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of dental assisting experience.
- Substitution: Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.
- NOTE: If exercising the education substitution applicants MUST attach a copy of their dental assisting certificate to their application materials no later than the closing date listed in the announcement.
- NOTE: If exercising the education substitution applicants MUST attach a copy of their dental assisting certificate to their application materials no later than the closing date listed in the announcement.
- Substitution: Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.
Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current/valid CPR and/or BLS certification.
- Experience with dental instrument terminology.
- Experience working with sterilizing and dispensing dental instruments and equipment.
- Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.
- Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Able to perform basic computer functions.
- Learn and develop knowledge and skills in job specific responsibilities.
- Effective oral/written communication skills; effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Demonstrated professional ethical and professional accountability and work behaviors.
- Initiative in seeking and evaluating solutions; ability to problem solve.
- Demonstrates effective collaboration/teamwork approaches; fosters and builds inclusiveness.
- Fosters life-long learning and professional development.
- Learn and develop knowledge and skills in business applications technologies and resources/tools required to perform responsibilities.
How to Apply:
Questions should be directed to: Traci Wells
Application Materials Instructions:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until 10 days from posting
To apply please submit the following materials to this posting:
- A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:
- Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.
- Please address minimum qualifications competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.
- Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions:
For those who meet minimum qualifications the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:
- Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Interviews based on the job requirements preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated scored and ranked based on oral responses
- Interviews may be over the phone videoconference or in-person
- Candidates will be evaluated scored and ranked based on oral responses
You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $3312 - $3841.50 per month ($39743-$46098 per year).
This position is eligible for overtime compensation.
The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees DHR.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
