Lead Dispensary Assistant - School of Dental Medicine

Tufts University•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

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.
2-3 years related experience.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift 30 lbs with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical training.
Axium database knowledge.
Strong understanding of dental instruments and materials.
Understanding of OSHA healthcare guidelines.
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

Determine adequate inventory levels of dental materials and clinic supplies for patient care, workshops, and licensing exams within the clinic.
Plan and project inventory needs for clinic schedule and activities.
Place orders, review and track status, and follow-up on back orders.
Work closely with Dispensary Assistants to review all supplies for expiration dates and prepare monthly expiration report.
Anticipate/plan, organize and supply all necessary dental materials and instruments required for licensure exams and workshops.
Maintain security of dental equipment and instrument cassettes.
Perform Axium “Kits In Report” daily.
Direct students, dispensary assistants, and faculty to take appropriate action regarding instruments and infection control protocol.
Inspect returning cassettes for damage, debris, defects, or missing items.
Work with staff and students; ensure that personal protective equipment is worn.
Work effectively with faculty, students, residents and other Clinical Affairs staff to ensure a positive smooth operation.
Demonstrate the Clinical Affairs values of Mutual Respect, Patient Centered, Safety, Responsible and the Continuous Improvement.
Work to support the Clinical Affairs Customer Service Philosophy.
Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and ability to communicate all issues clearly to Dispensary Supervisor.
Monitor clinic operatories for materials, organizing bays and insuring entire clinic floor is presentable, clean well organized and supplies are not wasted.
Contact facilities department and cleaning contractor as needed.
Perform other duties as needed to contribute to a successful clinic operation.