Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager

University of the Pacific; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of the Pacific seeks a Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager to lead sterilization and dispensing teams, ensuring efficient workflows and regulatory compliance. You will drive infection prevention efforts, staff development, and quality improvement across clinical operations.

The role requires strong leadership, coordination across departments, and commitment to patient safety.

Qualificações

• Experience leading sterilization/dispensing teams.
• Knowledge of infection prevention practices and regulatory standards.
• Ability to develop and monitor quality assurance programs.

Responsabilidades

• Manage sterilization/dispensing staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate staffing coverage for sterilization, dispensing, and inventory management.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and establish service standards for staff.
• Participate in Infection Control and Clinic Operations committees.
• Plan and evaluate sterilization, dispensing, inventory, and instrument tracking operations.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention requirements and accreditation standards.
• Supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, packaging, sterilization, storage, and inventory control.
• Develop ongoing education and professional development programs.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and documentation.

Conhecimentos

Staff leadership

Customer service

Infection control

Operations management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager

Job Title Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager

Department

Campus

Posting Number

Posting Number 201304392P

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months

Number of Months 12

Work Schedule

Position End Date

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
For in-person roles: This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus.

For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific’s three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinic Operations, provides leadership and management of Central Sterilization Processing and Dispensing Operations, including personnel, inventory, equipment, infection prevention practices, and operational workflows. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, supports clinical education and patient care activities, and promotes operational excellence through quality improvement, staff development, and effective resource management.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions

• Manage sterilization/dispensing staff to include hiring, training, staff development, work distribution, performance evaluations, scheduling, coaching, recognition, and corrective action.
• Coordinate staffing coverage for all sterilization, dispensing, and inventory management areas and collaborate with clinical managers to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and establish service standards for staff.
• Participate in Infection Control, Clinic Operations, and other assigned committees.
• Plan, direct, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate sterilization, dispensing, inventory, and instrument tracking operations.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention requirements, regulatory standards, clinic policies, and accreditation expectations.
• Supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, and inventory control activities.
• Develop and monitor quality assurance, competency validation, infection prevention, and operational improvement programs.
• Ensure adequate staffing, competency assessment, ongoing education, and professional development programs are maintained.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance schedules, repairs, biological monitoring, and sterilization documentation.