Dental Dispensing Technician I

Job Title

Dental Dispensing Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Clinical Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.00 hourly

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

What we believe

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .”

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.  A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education.

What we want

The School of Dentistry is looking for a Dental Dispensing Technician I to serve as a member of the Office of Clinical Affairs team.  We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Job Description Summary

The Dental Dispensing Technician I, under general supervision, sterilizes dental equipment and distributes instrumentation and materials.

Qualifications

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Experience:

No required experience.  

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong organizational skills.

Job Responsibilities

Equipment Sterilization and Distribution

Sterilizes dental equipment, transports equipment to central sterilization for autoclaving, and then transports back to work area. Dispenses clinical supplies, materials, and instruments. Prepares various specific dental procedure packaging and other consumable packaging. Barcodes equipment for tracking and inventory purposes. Uses computer systems daily, to check equipment in and out of dispensary areas. Identifies and replaces instruments in student kits on a daily basis. Prepares student kits for distribution to students. Maintains annual inventory of instruments. Operates ultrasonic cleaners, hand piece cleaners, washer, small and large autoclave. Conducts all biological and DART tests to ensure equipment is working properly.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.