"Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Family Practice"

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

Penn Dental Medicine's Family Practice (PDFP) is interested in hiring the best and the brightest INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION ATTEDANT who is looking to broaden their skill sets and gain valuable experience in the art and science of the dental field. As a member of the PDFP family, individuals are provided the opportunity to work alongside a team whose mission is to provide quality dental care which exceeds patient expectations. Ideal candidate must:

• Be ready to have a voice on a highly collaborative team
• Stay thirsty and always seek to learn and improve upon patient service and clinical practice
• SMILE…because WE make people smile!

Penn Dental Family Practice is comprised of over 35 doctors, 15 dental hygienists, 22 dental assistants, 17 staff AND GROWING! Together, the team works collaboratively to provide multi-specialty care utilizing leading techniques in patient care. The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, identification, and assembly of all the dental instruments used throughout the Penn Dental Family Practice clinics. The Attendant must be able to select the correct method of sterilization of instruments and will be required to learn how to operate the various types of sterilization equipment utilized in the department. Additional responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment to and from the various practices.

Job Description

• The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, cleaning, identification, and assembly of all the dental instruments used throughout the Penn Dental Family Practice clinics.
• Issue/collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment.
• Candidate will be required to learn how to operate and perform maintenance of the various types of sterilization equipment utilized by the department.
• Additional responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment to and from the various practices.
• Cross-train and rotate to work in instrument dispensing areas of assigned practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.

Flexibility with work schedules required; clinic coverage may be staggered between the hours of 7:00AM - 7:00PM (Monday through Friday).

Flexibility with Saturday and overtime work coverage required.

Qualifications:

Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Dental or medical background helpful but not required. Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs. Must be able to follow detailed oral and written instructions. Be able to multi-task between responsibilities, to accurately complete assigned task in a fast-paced working environment. Occasional weekend and/or overtime work required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• 75% Decontaminate, sterilize, clean, identify, and assemble the entire range of dental instruments, regular maintenance of sterilizers
• 15% Issue/collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment.
• 10% - Other duties as assigned

Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.

Department / School

School of Dental Medicine