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

Life insurance

Teacher's Retirement System

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Augusta University is hiring a Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist to oversee the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory control, dispensing instruments, and ensuring infection control standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least two years of experience in a dental setting. Preferred qualifications include a degree from a Dental Assistant Program. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance after six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization processes with two years of experience in a dental setting.
• Ability to learn and apply principles of sterilization and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily inventory control of all instruments.
• Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.
• Operate sterilizers and conduct testing procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment

Experience with Microsoft Office and other software/databases

Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Detail-oriented and team oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program

Associate's degree

Job description

Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist

Job ID: 293512 | Location: Augusta University | Full Time

Job Summary

This role involves the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution, including inspection, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, storing, and distributing sterile supplies. The candidate will support inventory control and periodic inventory of dental instruments, assist with ADEX (CRDTS) exams and mock boards, and serve as lead person during the Central Sterilization Supervisor's absence.

Responsibilities

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 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 QUANTITY OF INFECTION CONTROL IS MAINTAINED:

• Operate sterilizers and conduct 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 with knowledge of sterilization processes and two years of experience in a dental setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or Sterile Process Technician Program.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented 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: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential)

Pay Band: B4

Salary: Minimum $17.02/hour, commensurate with qualifications within established range (generally minimum–midpoint).

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teacher's Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Eligible employees may also be considered for Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
• Credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Matter of vehicle reports for positions requiring driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and original transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.
• All employees must uphold confidentiality, cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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