Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 19,343 - 27,549; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a detail-oriented individual for sterilization and instrument management. Responsibilities include maintaining instrument inventory, ensuring high infection control standards, and assisting with sterilization procedures. The candidate must have a high school diploma and experience in a dental setting. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to learn quickly. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization processes in a dental setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and apply principles of infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory control of all instruments.
• Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.
• Ensure quality infection control is maintained.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment

Experience with Microsoft Office and databases

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program

Associate's degree from an accredited college

Job description

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University –

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient, you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Job Summary

This is work of a specialized nature involving the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution. Work involves inspecting, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, storing, and distributing sterile supplies. Assist with the implementation of the system of inventory control and periodic inventory of dental instruments. 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 certifications exercises throughout the year as needed requiring weekend work up to 4-6 times per year. Serve as the lead person and perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Central Sterilization Supervisor.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• INVENTORY: MAINTAIN DAILY INVENTORY CONTROL OF ALL INSTRUMENTS
• Generate inventory sheets for dental faculty, residents, and students.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Assist with the periodic inventory of supplies and instruments.
• INSTRUMENTS: DISPENSE AND COLLECT ALL INSTRUMENTS TO AND FROM DISPENSARIES/CLINICS
• Ensure proper instructions are supplied within each cassette.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Distribute appropriate instruments to dental dispensaries accurately and efficiently. Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.
• INFECTION CONTROL: ENSURE THAT THE HIGHEST QUALIFY OF INFECTION CONTROL IS MAINTAINED
• Operating sterilizers and conducting procedures for testing (Bowie Dick, Biological monitoring)
• INVENTORY CONTROL: Operate computer system/scanners for inventory control, create labels, maintain forms, and create barcode labels
• ROOM MAINTENANCE: Maintain all rooms associated with central sterilization, conduct scheduled cleaning of walls, floors, counters, equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job duties as assigned by Central Sterilization and Instrument Control Manager or Director of Clinical Operations.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with knowledge of sterilization processes and two years of experience in a dental setting.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.

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

Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to learn software. Ability to learn and apply principles of sterilization and infectious disease transmission, infection prevention and control, and all aspects of steam sterilization, including decontamination, inspection, and packaging of items to be sterilized; sterilization procedures; equipment operation; and safety precautions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday (Occasional weekends 4-6 times per year)

11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential)

Pay Band: B4

Salary: Minimum $17.02/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. Consider applying with us today!

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.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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