Sterilization- Dispensary Assistant

Job Description

Sterilization- Dispensary Assistant | |Position DetailsPosition Information Position Type Professional Staff Faculty Track Position Title Sterilization- Dispensary Assistant Employment Status Full Time Months Campus Portland, ME Description Support the clinical faculty, dental students and other clinical support staff in the University of New England?s Oral Health Center (OHC ) through: ? Preparation of and sterilization of dental instruments/supplies/equipment ? Adhere to the OHC infection control protocols ? Support administrative clinical staff ? Support the educational mission of the College of Dental Medicine Responsibilities ? Follow infection control protocols and model protocols for students; ? Preparation, sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment for each appointment ? Maintain clinic material, supply and instrument inventory control ? Quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed; maintain/record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations; and instrument sterilization. ? Support of clinic operations; reporting of equipment failures; maintain/record logs related to instrument/material/equipment dispensing. ? Participate in required training and mandatory in-services such as CPR , infection control, and HIPAA . ? Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. 1. Education/Experience: Associate?s Degree and 2 or more years of experience in clinic, hospital clinic, or dental office or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 2. Preferred knowledge of dental instruments and terminology. 3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. 4. Experience with computers, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, and telephone operation. EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) In order to protect the health and safety of the UNE community, UNE requires all students enrolled in classes on our campuses and all on-campus employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 prior to the start of employment. Additionally, boosters will be required for fully vaccinated individuals per the recommendation of the CDC . This would require booster doses for individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 5 months or more earlier, or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months or more earlier. The University allows for religious and medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine policy you may seek the exemption through Human Resources after receiving this conditional offer of employment. Please note that no person to whom the policy applies will be finally employed or permitted to work if they are not fully vaccinated unless they request an exemption and are granted one. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 20161470P Open Date 03/14/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled YesSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents- Cover Letter- ResumeOptional Documents

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