Dental Sterilization Aide in the CMS Department Position Control Number DSA-22-901-08

U M FDSP Associates PA • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

U.M. FDSP Associates, a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, provides patient-care-focused staffing for clinic operations. Under direct supervision, the Dental Sterilization Aide provides clinical support by sterilizing, preparing, distributing, collecting, and storing medical supplies and equipment. The role also includes inventory and recordkeeping tasks, routine clerical duties, and adherence to universal precautions when handling infectious waste. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience in materials management, central sterilization, or a similar healthcare setting.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform extensive standing and walking.
• Ability to push and pull carts of supplies to make deliveries around the building.
• Ability to lift, stock shelves, and load carts of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records and logs.
• Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• General knowledge of universal precautions regarding the handling of infectious waste.
• May be required to receive immunization shots to prevent illness due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments for sterilization and decontamination.
• Operate washer/sterilizer, heat sealer, autoclave, and sonic washer to clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Adjust and record pressure, temperature, and time according to standard procedures.
• Sort and store sterilized instruments and equipment in appropriate areas.
• Pre-package cassettes, wrap them in sterile paper, and attach identification labels.
• Load instrument carts with cassettes, supplies, and equipment according to patient-care requirements, and transport carts to the appropriate clinic or service area.
• Receive, inspect, and verify returned contaminated instruments from students and faculty, then transport them to the Central Sterile Unit.
• Initiate procedures regarding missing or damaged instruments.
• Log instruments in and out using a manual or bar-code system.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computerized database.
• Complete requisitions to order supplies.
• Receive, unpack, label, and arrange supplies on shelves or in cluster cabinets.
• Maintain and update supply transaction logs and records.
• Compile and file documents, including packing slips, purchase requisitions, and vendor information.
• Observe universal precautions when handling infectious waste.
• Perform routine clerical duties, including answering phones, taking and relaying information, and filing.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• 17 paid federal holidays, including Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
• Winter break from Christmas Day through New Year's Day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Life insurance options.
• 401(k) with employer match of up to 6%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED