Dental Sterilization & Dispensary Trainee

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability insurance

Retirement 401(a)

Paid time off

Vacation days

Sick days

Holiday pay

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Dispensary Technician Trainee in the Department of Clinic Support Services. You will gain hands-on training in managing dental supplies, instrument handling, and sterilization practices within a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, distributing sterile items to operatories, and maintaining accurate records, with opportunities for professional growth and career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with dental instruments and sterilization is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced academic healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate levels of sterilized items.
• Inventory cassettes and instruments for precise disbursement.
• Monitor sterilization cycles for safety and quality.
• Prepare instrument setups for students, residents, and faculty.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely collection and resterilization of used instruments.

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Healthcare environment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hiring a full-time Dispensary Technician Trainee in the Department of Clinic Support Services. You will gain hands-on training in managing dental supplies, instrument handling, and sterilization practices within a fast-paced academic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments, distributing sterile items to operatories, and maintaining accurate records, with opportunities for professional growth and career