Dispensary Assistant - School of Dental Medicine
About The Position
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1-3 years related experience
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift 30 lbs with or without accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Vocational/Technical training
- Knowledge of dental instruments
- CDA-Certified Dental Assistant
Responsibilities
- Organizing and stocking inventory
- Issuing and receiving instruments
- Equipment control and security of dental equipment and instrument cassettes
- Maintaining a clean, well-organized work area
- Providing excellent customer service to students and staff in Dental Clinics
- Maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operation of the clinic
- Performing inventory reports and reporting deficiencies to supervisor
- Maintaining security of dental equipment and instrument cassettes
- Following barcode system protocol
- Reviewing and signing transfers of instruments from or to Central Sterilization Facility (CSF) or another dispensary
- Inspecting returning cassettes for damage, debris, defects, or missing items
- Communicating with students to take appropriate action regarding instruments and infection control protocol of equipment
- Working effectively with faculty, students, residents, and other Clinic Materials staff to ensure a smooth operation
- Demonstrating the Clinic Materials values of mutual respect, patient centered, safety, responsible, and continuous improvement
- Maintaining a clean well organized work area, and sweep the operatories for gloves, cavicide, blue wrap and remove any remaining materials
- Other duties as needed to contribute to the team effort of Support Services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
