Dispensary Clerk

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Dispensary Clerk to manage instrument distribution and sterilization in the DMD student clinic. This role involves electronic issuing of instruments and maintaining compliance with sterilization protocols.

Responsibilities include assisting clinic staff, ensuring supplies are stocked, and supporting the Instrument Management Service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting if possible.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to use the electronic health record dispensary module.
• Experience in healthcare and knowledge of standard sterilization practices desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in Central Sterile, following infection control practice
• Maintain instrumentation and operate sterilization equipment; issue instruments to dental students electronically
• Dispense supplies and assist with IMS projects or other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Basic computer skills

Team player

Service orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description - Dispensary Clerk (26005949)

Dispensary Clerk

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

Job Summary: The Dispensary Clerk’s primary responsibility is distributing instruments and supplies in our DMD student dental clinic, where D3 and D4 student dentists treat patients with oversight and direction from faculty. As a member of the broader Instrument Management Service staff, the incumbent will also be expected to learn and participate in all phases of preventive maintenance of instrumentation and essential steps of sterilization.

Essential Skills

• Managing instruments and supplies, basic computer tasks. This position requires basic computer skills, strong service orientation, and the ability to work as an effective member of a team. Experience in healthcare and knowledge of standard sterilization practices within a clinic setting are desirable, though not mandatory.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties in Central Sterile, following infection control practice
• Maintain instrumentation and operate sterilization equipment. Issue instruments to dental students in the assigned clinic module, electronically. Checking cassettes out and back in through the electronic health record dispensary module. Check cassettes for missing instruments and engages promptly with the student dentist to minimize loss.
• Maintain optimal level of supplies of other necessary items to ensure ready availability with minimal waste. Dispenses supplies as needed. Use downtime to assist IMS projects or other duties as assigned by supervisor. Perform other duties assigned related to the operations of the department.

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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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 Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Fall & Spring ONLY Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm

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

Hiring Range $16.50 per hour

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

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.