Dispensary Clerk at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dispensary Clerk

Dent Med-Dental Instruments - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25002503)

This position requires basic computer skills, strong service orientation, and the ability to work as an effective member of a team. Issues instruments to dental students in the assigned clinic module, electronically checking cassettes out and back in through the electronic health record inventory
module. Checks cassettes for missing instruments and engages promptly with the student dentist to minimize loss. Maintains optimal level of supplies of other necessary items to ensure ready availability with minimal waste. Dispenses supplies as needed. Will perform duties in the Central
Sterilization Room, following infection control practices. Maintains instrumentation and operates sterilization equipment. Must acquire familiarity with all materials in dispensary and apply sound inventory control practices, minimizing overstocking and waste. Must have computer skills and be highly service oriented. Must have a strong service orientation, ability to work as an effective member of a team, and willingness to assist with miscellaneous tasks as requested. Expected to meet assigned due dates and make productive use of time. Physical Effort Incumbent will be required to move around within building and in dispensary to access necessary supplies and instruments. Limited lifting may be required.

Job Summary

Issues dental instruments and equipment to dental students utilizing proper sterilizations protocols and an electronic database. Inspects cassettes for missing instruments and stocks dispensary and operatories. Assists clinic staff and assists in dental sterilization.

Essential Functions

This position requires basic computer skills, strong service orientation, and the ability to work as an effective member of a team. Issues instruments to dental students in the assigned clinic module, electronically checking cassettes out and back in through the electronic health record inventory
module. Checks cassettes for missing instruments and engages promptly with the student dentist to minimize loss. Maintains optimal level of supplies of other necessary items to ensure ready availability with minimal waste. Dispenses supplies as needed. Will perform duties in the Central
Sterilization Room, following infection control practices. Maintains instrumentation and operates sterilization equipment. Must acquire familiarity with all materials in dispensary and apply sound inventory control practices, minimizing overstocking and waste. Must have computer skills and be highly service oriented. Must have a strong service orientation, ability to work as an effective member of a team, and willingness to assist with miscellaneous tasks as requested. Expected to meet assigned due dates and make productive use of time.

Physical Effort

Physical Effort
Incumbent will be required to move around within building and in dispensary to access necessary supplies and instruments. Limited lifting may be required,

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Dental Dispensary Assistant

Job Family: Health Professionals

Job Sub Family: Clinical Dental

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30 Tues (specific times during the semester as directed) 8:30am-5:00pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: $16.50

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable