"Sterile Supplies Specialist"

Job Summary

The Sterile Supplies Specialist is responsible for the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution. Responsible for inspecting, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distribution of sterile supplies. Work is performed under direct supervision and is reviewed by observation of results obtained. Also required to work ADEX (CRDTS) exams and mock boards, as well as other special board certification exercises throughout the year as needed requiring weekend work up to approximately 4-6 times per year.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

INVENTORY: MAINTAIN DAILY INVENTORY CONTROL OF ALL INSTRUMENTS:

1. Generate inventory sheets for dental faculty, residents, and students.
2. Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
3. Assist with the periodic inventory of supplies and instruments.

INSTRUMENTS: DISPENSE AND COLLECT ALL INSTRUMENTS TO AND FROM DISPENSARIES/CLINICS:

1. Ensure proper instructions are supplied within each cassette.
2. Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
3. Distribute appropriate instruments to dental dispensaries accurately and efficiently.
4. Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.

INVENTORY CONTROL: Operate computer system/scanners for inventory control, create labels, maintain forms, and create barcode labels

INFECTION CONTROL: ENSURE THAT THE HIGHEST QUALIFY OF INFECTION CONTROL IS MAINTAINED:

1. Operating sterilizers and conducting procedures for testing (Bowie Dick, Biological monitoring)

ROOM MAINTENANCE: Maintain all rooms associated with central sterilization, conduct scheduled cleaning of wall floors, counters, equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with knowledge of sterilization processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or graduation from a Sterile Process Technician Program. OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with two years Sterilization experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and sterilization process.

SKILLS

Prioritize tasks, complete work, and meet deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to effectively interact with dental assistants, students, faculty, and staff. Ability to learn sterilization principles, procedures, equipment, and patient management software. Good manual dexterity, ability to distinguish colors, ability to lift, and push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential). Pay Band: B2. Salary: Minimum $15.77/hour - $15.83/hour. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teacher's Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.