Dental Dispensing Assistant-Associate (Entry Level)

Job Description

Under direct supervision, responsible for utilizing instrument tracking system to dispense and retrieve dental instruments and equipment. Assists with providing routine tasks in central sterilization dispensary operations that support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and orders materials used for patient care and laboratory procedures and inspects equipment packages for completeness and working order upon return.
• Assists with dispensing supplies and providing follow up on all loaned equipment.
• Assists with maintaining inventory and stacking dental consumables and supplies into dispensing areas and laboratories.
• Performs regular infection control maintenance protocols inside and outside the clinic area.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, pay attention to details and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• A solid customer service acumen and interpersonal skills to effectively work with both internal and external customers.
• Proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Required Skills

• None. One (1) year experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for dental materials and property, or one (1) year experience as a dental assistant where familiarity with equipment and products was established is preferred.

About Us

Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. EEO Statement UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7216
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Locations 0002 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization D2300 - Predoctoral Dental Education, D1000 - Dean Dental School, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center
• Department D2300 - Predoctoral Dental Education