Dental Dispensary Assistant - School of Dentistry
UTHealth Houston, Houston, TX, United States
UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry
is hiring a
Dental Dispensary Assistant
to manage inventory, order and receive supplies, dispense dental instrumentation and materials to students, and support dispensary operations.
Location
7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time totaling approximately 37‑38 days per year
Longer tenure accrues more vacation days
Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary
Provides routine skills in dental dispensary operations, central sterilization operations, and patient care.
Key Accountabilities
Cleans, disinfects, packages, and sterilizes dental and surgical instruments.
Orders and dispenses instruments, dental materials, and supplies to students and faculty.
Sets up sterile instrument trays for surgical procedures.
Operates ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers.
Maintains inventory levels and records.
Assists in periodic or annual inventory as required; maintains security of university property in work areas.
Ensures proper utilization and compliance with clinic equipment loan policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum experience: None required; 1 year of experience in customer service, central sterilization, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for dental materials and property preferred.
Certification & Skills
None.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094, and other relevant statutes. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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is hiring a
Dental Dispensary Assistant
to manage inventory, order and receive supplies, dispense dental instrumentation and materials to students, and support dispensary operations.
Location
7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off: holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time totaling approximately 37‑38 days per year
Longer tenure accrues more vacation days
Longevity pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more
Resources for child and elder care
Position Summary
Provides routine skills in dental dispensary operations, central sterilization operations, and patient care.
Key Accountabilities
Cleans, disinfects, packages, and sterilizes dental and surgical instruments.
Orders and dispenses instruments, dental materials, and supplies to students and faculty.
Sets up sterile instrument trays for surgical procedures.
Operates ultrasonic cleaners and sterilizers.
Maintains inventory levels and records.
Assists in periodic or annual inventory as required; maintains security of university property in work areas.
Ensures proper utilization and compliance with clinic equipment loan policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum experience: None required; 1 year of experience in customer service, central sterilization, receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for dental materials and property preferred.
Certification & Skills
None.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094, and other relevant statutes. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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