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 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.
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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 The Sterile Supplies Specialist is responsible for the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution. Responsible for inspecting, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distribution of sterile supplies. 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 approximately 4-6 times per year.
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 wall floors, counters, equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned by management.
Follow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol established by Federal, State, Augusta University, or Dental College of Georgia policies. This includes but is not limited to proper disposal of syringes, needles, scalpel blades, proper handling of contaminated items and proper disposal of hazardous materials. Follow the organizations incident reporting protocol in case of medical emergency. Be prepared to perform certain procedures until professional help is available.
Required Qualifications High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with knowledge of sterilization processes.
Preferred Qualifications Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or graduation from a Sterile Process Technician Program
OR
Associate degree from an accredited college and university with two years of sterilization experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities KNOWLEDGE Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software and databases
Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment
SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
ABILITIES Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to learn sterilization principles, procedures, equipment and patient management software
Good manual dexterity
Ability to distinguish colors, and lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to effectively interact with dental assistant, students, faculty and staff
Prioritize tasks, complete work, and meet deadlines
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: B2
Salary: Minimum $15.77/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!
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
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work